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Poster Print : A View of the Wharves in Yokohama, 2nd month, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
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A View of the Wharves in Yokohama, 2nd month, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
A View of the Wharves in Yokohama, 2nd month, 1861
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Diptych Of Polychrome Woodblock Prints Europeans Horseman Horsemen Horsewoman Ink And Colour On Paper Parasol Parasols Pigtail Riders Sailing Ships Umbrella Umbrellas Utagawa Utagawa Yoshitora West Western Westerner Westerners Yokohama Yokohama E Yoshitora Yoshitora Utagawa
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning Utagawa Yoshitora poster print, featuring a captivating view of the bustling wharves in Yokohama, Japan, as it looked in the 2nd month of 1861. This exquisite piece of art, brought to you by Heritage Images, showcases the vibrant energy and activity of the port city during a pivotal period in its history. Add an authentic touch of Asian culture and history to your home or office with this beautiful, museum-quality poster print by renowned artist Utagawa Yoshitora.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This diptych of polychrome woodblock prints, titled "A View of the Wharves in Yokohama, 2nd month, 1861" transports us back to the vibrant Edo period in Japan. Created by the talented Utagawa Yoshitora, this artwork showcases his mastery in capturing intricate details and evoking a sense of life and movement. The scene unfolds at Yokohama's bustling wharves, where sailing ships from distant lands docked during this era of increasing international trade. The print portrays a harmonious blend of cultures as Europeans and Chinese merchants mingle with their Japanese counterparts. Westerners can be seen dressed in their distinctive attire while conversing with locals adorned in traditional kimonos. Amidst the flurry of activity, horsemen elegantly ride through the crowd on magnificent horses. Their presence adds an air of grandeur to the scene as they navigate between parasol-wielding women and men going about their daily tasks. Yoshitora's attention to detail is evident not only in his portrayal of people but also in his depiction of architectural elements such as warehouses and bridges that line the harbor. The use of ink and color on paper brings vibrancy to every stroke, making each character come alive against a backdrop dominated by water transport. As we gaze upon this remarkable woodblock print at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, we are transported back to a time when Yokohama was emerging as an important port city connecting East and West—a testament
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