Gyokuran Collection

Proof Line-Block Print for Fan, 19th century. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Proof Line-Block Print for Fan, 19th century

Home of Foreign Merchants in Yokohama, 9th month, 1861. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Home of Foreign Merchants in Yokohama, 9th month, 1861

Warrior Scene, 19th century. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Warrior Scene, 19th century

Daimyos Processions Passing along the Tokaido, 19th century. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Daimyos Processions Passing along the Tokaido, 19th century

View of Kanagawa on the Tokaido Road (Tokaido kanagawa no shokei), ca. 1862-63

Pictorial Guide to Yokohama Harbor, 7th month, 1860. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Pictorial Guide to Yokohama Harbor, 7th month, 1860

Curio Shop in Yokohama, 3rd month, 1860. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Curio Shop in Yokohama, 3rd month, 1860

Foreign Business Establishment in Yokohama, 1861. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Foreign Business Establishment in Yokohama, 1861

Sales Room at the Foreign Trade Building in Yokohama, 1861. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Sales Room at the Foreign Trade Building in Yokohama, 1861

Great Military Drill, 1866 (Keio 2, 2nd month). Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Great Military Drill, 1866 (Keio 2, 2nd month)

A True View of a Trading House of a Yokohama Merchant, 1st month, 1861

Procession of People from Five Countries: Holland, Russia, France, England and America, 1861

Detailed Print of Yokohama Hon-cho and the Miyozaki Pleasure Quarter, 4th month. 1860
Detailed Print of Yokohama Hon-cho and the Miyozaki Pleasure Quarter, 4th month, 1860

The Newly Opened Port of Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture, 2nd month
" The Newly Opened Port of Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture", 2nd month, 1860

French Woman and Girl, from the series Foreign Merchants in Yokohama, 1861

Two Chinese Men. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Two Chinese Men

Dutchman and Child Viewing the Benten Shrine at Shinobazu Pond, 7th month, 1861

Englishman Sorting Fabrics, 2nd month, 1861. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Englishman Sorting Fabrics, 2nd month, 1861

Picture of a Manchurian of the Qing Court from Nanjing, Admiring a Fan, 11th month, 1860

Russians Enjoying a Holiday in Yokohama, 1861. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Russians Enjoying a Holiday in Yokohama, 1861

Color Print of a Copperplate Picture of a Toy Shop, 1860. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Color Print of a Copperplate Picture of a Toy Shop, 1860

Print, 1861 (Bunkyu 1, 1st month). Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Print, 1861 (Bunkyu 1, 1st month)

Stick of Coral and a Portrait of South Sea Islander, 3rd month, 1860

Landscape View at Yokohama (Yokohama fukei), 2nd month, 1860. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Landscape View at Yokohama (Yokohama fukei), 2nd month, 1860

Yokohama Trade: Westerners Loading Cargo, 4th month, 1861
" Yokohama Trade: Westerners Loading Cargo", 4th month, 1861

Drawing Room of a Foreign Business Establishment in Yokohama, 9th month, 1861

Two Women Admiring the Sights from a Vantage Point... the Zenpukuji Temple, 19th century
Two Women Admiring the Sights from a Vantage Point Overlooking the Zenpukuji Temple, 19th century

American Woman Bathing her Children, 1862-1865, (1924). Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
American Woman Bathing her Children, 1862-1865, (1924). From the " Yokohama Kaiko Kenbunshi" (Incidents in the Opening of Yokohama Port) by Gountei Sadahide, [1862-1865]

Goods for Sale, 3rd month, 1860. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Goods for Sale, 3rd month, 1860

Two Views: Waterfront at Kaigan-cho, 3-chome and 4-chome, and the Entrance to the Gankiro Tea House, 4th month, 1860

French Girl Walking a Dog Accompanied by a Siamese Servant, 11th month, 1860

A Young French Lady and a Siamese Servant Taking a Dog for a Walk, November 1860

Dutch Woman and Child, 1860. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Dutch Woman and Child, 1860

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"Gyokuran: A Glimpse into 19th Century Japan through the Art of Sadahide Utagawa" Step back in time with Gyokuran, a collection of captivating block prints by renowned artist Sadahide Utagawa. These exquisite artworks offer a window into the vibrant world of 19th century Japan, showcasing various aspects of daily life and historical events. One such print, titled "Proof Line-Block Print for Fan, " transports us to an era where fans were not just accessories but works of art themselves. The intricate details and delicate brushstrokes bring these fans to life, evoking a sense of elegance and refinement. In "Home of Foreign Merchants in Yokohama, " we witness the bustling international trade hub that was Yokohama during the 9th month of 1861. This artwork captures the fusion between Japanese culture and foreign influences as merchants from around the world gather to exchange goods and ideas. Sadahide's talent for depicting action shines through in his "Warrior Scene" print. With bold strokes and dynamic compositions, he portrays fierce samurais engaged in battle, immersing us in their bravery and skill on the battlefield. The Tokaido Road comes alive in "Daimyos Processions Passing along the Tokaido. " Here, we glimpse at grand processions led by powerful feudal lords known as daimyos. The vivid colors and meticulous attention to detail transport us back to this significant period when power dynamics shaped Japan's history. A breathtaking view awaits us in "View of Kanagawa on the Tokaido Road. " This masterpiece showcases nature's beauty alongside human activity along this iconic road. From majestic mountains to tranquil rivers, it is a testament to both Sadahide's artistic prowess and his deep appreciation for Japan's natural landscapes. "Pictorial Guide to Yokohama Harbor" takes us on a visual journey through the bustling port city.