Westerners Collection (#3)

Dutch Printers, 2nd month, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
Dutch Printers, 2nd month, 1861

Foreigners Enjoying a Party, 1st month, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
Foreigners Enjoying a Party, 1st month, 1861

Englishmen, 1861. Creator: Yoshikazu
Englishmen, 1861

English and Russian Couples, 1st month, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
English and Russian Couples, 1st month, 1861

An English Man and a Russian Woman, 12th month, 1860. Creator: Utagawa Yoshiiku
An English Man and a Russian Woman, 12th month, 1860

Russian Officer with His Wife, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Yoshiiku
Russian Officer with His Wife, 1861

Foreigners Employing a Camera, 11th month, 1860. Creator: Yoshikazu
Foreigners Employing a Camera, 11th month, 1860

French Photographer with His Wife, 1861 (Bunkyu 1, 2nd month). Creator: Yoshikazu
French Photographer with His Wife, 1861 (Bunkyu 1, 2nd month)

Returning Sails at the Wharves [American couple], 1st month, 1861

English Couple (Igirisujin), 12th month, 1860. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
English Couple (Igirisujin), 12th month, 1860

Descending Geese at Yoshida Bridge [English Couple] (Yoshidabashi no rakugan [I1st month
Descending Geese at Yoshida Bridge [English Couple] (Yoshidabashi no rakugan [Igirisujin]), 1st month, 1861

A Prussian Couple, 12th month, 1860. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
A Prussian Couple, 12th month, 1860

American Balloon Ascension (Amerikakoku), 6th month, 1867. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
American Balloon Ascension (Amerikakoku), 6th month, 1867

A Dutch Couple, 1863 (Bunkyu 3). Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
A Dutch Couple, 1863 (Bunkyu 3)

Twilight, Looking at Wild Geese Flying Down Toward Yoshida Bridge, January 1861

American Couple, 1860. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
American Couple, 1860

Dutchmen, 1860. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
Dutchmen, 1860

A Foreigners Wine Party (Gaikokujin shuen no zu), from an untitled series of foreigners at home, 10th month, 1860

A Foreigner Enjoying Her Children, 1860 (10th month). Creator: Yoshikazu
A Foreigner Enjoying Her Children, 1860 (10th month)

English Couple Sharing an Umbrella. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
English Couple Sharing an Umbrella

An American Drawn from Life, 1861 (2nd month). Creator: Utagawa Yoshitomi
An American Drawn from Life, 1861 (2nd month)

Foreigners in Miyozaki-cho, 11th month, 1860. Creator: Utagawa Yoshimori
Foreigners in Miyozaki-cho, 11th month, 1860

Dutch Couple, 10th month, 1862. Creator: Yoshikazu
Dutch Couple, 10th month, 1862

Amerikajin, 1862. Creator: Yoshikazu
Amerikajin, 1862

French Couple, 4th month, 1861. Creator: Yoshikazu
French Couple, 4th month, 1861

A Dutch Group, 2nd month, 1861. Creator: Yoshikazu
A Dutch Group, 2nd month, 1861

Picture of Sights in Yokohama: Woman with a wringer, Lamppost, a Steamboat at Full Sail and a Woman with a Sewing Machine, 11th month, 1860

Hodogaya, 1865. Creator: Utagawa Yoshiiku
Hodogaya, 1865

Russians Strolling, February 1861. Creator: Yoshifuji
Russians Strolling, February 1861

Foreign Family with Wife Making Clothes, 1860. Creator: Yoshikazu
Foreign Family with Wife Making Clothes, 1860

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

French Equestrian Circus on the grounds of Asakusa Kannon temple (Asakusa kannon keidai ni oite kogyo tsukawashi soro-Furansu kyokuba), 1871

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

Russians and a Chinese Inscribing a Fan, 12th month, 1860. Creator: Utagawa Hiroshige II
Russians and a Chinese Inscribing a Fan, 12th month, 1860

French Woman, Her Child and Pet Dog, 10th month, 1860. Creator: Utagawa Hiroshige II
French Woman, Her Child and Pet Dog, 10th month, 1860

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

Interior of an American Steamship, 4th month, 1861. Creator: Yoshikazu
Interior of an American Steamship, 4th month, 1861

Foreigners Enjoying a Banquet, 2nd month, 1862. Creator: Yoshikazu
Foreigners Enjoying a Banquet, 2nd month, 1862

A Foreign Residence in Yokohama, 1st month, 1861. Creator: Yoshikazu
A Foreign Residence in Yokohama, 1st month, 1861

Foreigners Visiting the Famous Site of Mt. Gongen in Kanagawa, 2nd month, 1861

Picture of a Procession of Foreigners at Yokohama, 2nd month, 1861. Creator: Yoshikazu
Picture of a Procession of Foreigners at Yokohama, 2nd month, 1861

View Inside an American Steamship, 1861 (Bunkyu, 1st year, 4th month). Creator: Yoshikazu
View Inside an American Steamship, 1861 (Bunkyu, 1st year, 4th month)

Foreigners from the Five Nations Enjoying a Banquet, 3rd month, 1861. Creator: Yoshikazu
Foreigners from the Five Nations Enjoying a Banquet, 3rd month, 1861

The Flourishing of an English Trading Firm in Yokohama, 9th month, 1870
" The Flourishing of an English Trading Firm in Yokohama", 9th month, 1870

Picture of Men and Women from all Nations (Bankoku danjo jinbutsu zue), 4th month, 1861

Cherries at Night at New Shimabara, 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
Cherries at Night at New Shimabara, 19th century

America: Enjoying Hot Air Balloons, 1867. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
" America" : Enjoying Hot Air Balloons, 1867

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"Exploring the Enigmatic West: A Glimpse into Westerners' Influence in Japan" Step back in time to the 19th century, when Japan's doors were cautiously opening to the world. These captivating prints from renowned ukiyo-e artists offer a fascinating glimpse into encounters with "westerners, " or gaijin, as they were known at that time. The series begins with "Foreign Words (Ikoku kotoba), " created by Utagawa Yoshiiku in 1860. This artwork captures the curiosity and intrigue surrounding foreign languages and their impact on Japanese society. Moving forward, Yoshikazu's masterpiece "Americans on an Outing (Amerikajin yuko no zu)" transports us to a lively scene where American visitors immerse themselves in local customs, showcasing cultural exchange at its finest. Utagawa Yoshitora's striking piece titled "North America (Kita Amerika shu)" takes us across vast oceans to witness the diverse landscapes of this mysterious continent through intricate details and vibrant colors. Sadahide Utagawa's depiction of a "Foreign Merchant House" in 1865 sheds light on the economic ties between Japan and other nations during this transformative era. The bustling atmosphere reflects both excitement and apprehension towards these new trading partners. In contrast, Totoya Hokkei's delicate portrayal of a courtesan watching a foreign ship from her balcony offers an intimate perspective on how western influences captivated even those confined within traditional societal roles. "A Picture of Prosperity: America (Amerika shin no zu)" by Utagawa Hiroshige II showcases Yokohama as it flourished under international trade. The print depicts American merchants engaging with locals amidst towering buildings—a testament to newfound prosperity and global interconnectedness. Hiroshige II also invites us eastward with his work titled "China and Russia (Nankin, Oroshiya).