Westerners Collection (#4)

France (furansukoku), 2nd month, 1865. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
France (furansukoku), 2nd month, 1865

The Port of London England, 2nd month, 1862. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
The Port of London England, 2nd month, 1862

City of Washington in America, 1st month, 1862. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
City of Washington in America, 1st month, 1862

People of the Five Nations, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
People of the Five Nations, 1861

View of Eating and Drinking by People of Five Countries, 1861, 12th month (?)

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

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

A View of the Wharves in Yokohama, 2nd month, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
A View of the Wharves in Yokohama, 2nd month, 1861

Europeans Embracing, c. 1590 (opaque watercolour, gold, and ink on paper)
3086853 Europeans Embracing, c.1590 (opaque watercolour, gold, and ink on paper) by Mughal School, (16th century); 13.97x8.57 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; Indian, out of copyright

The Cairo Season, Egypt. Miss Veradey, Mrs Dey, Miss Margaret Dey and Flight Lieutenanat V R Gibbs ( RAF ) on the terrace at Shepheards Hotel. February 1925

View Harbor Surat Gujarat port battle English
View of the Harbor of Surat (Gujarat), View of the port of Surat in Gujarat during a battle between English and Dutch ships

American Horsewoman, 1st month, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
American Horsewoman, 1st month, 1861

Foreigner Walking with a Pygmy Family, 5th month, 1863. Creator: Yoshitsuya
Foreigner Walking with a Pygmy Family, 5th month, 1863

Picture of a Foreigner Making Clothes, 1860. Creator: Yoshikazu
Picture of a Foreigner Making Clothes, 1860

Furansukoku (France), 1861. Creator: Yoshikazu
Furansukoku (France), 1861

American Horseman, 1st month, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
American Horseman, 1st month, 1861

Autumn Moon at Miyozaki, 1st month, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
Autumn Moon at Miyozaki, 1st month, 1861

Evening Glow at Motomura [Two Englishmen looking at the sunset], 1st month, 1861

Furansujin (Frenchman), dated 1861. Creator: Yoshikazu
Furansujin (Frenchman), dated 1861

Russian Horseman, 10th month, 1860. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitomi
Russian Horseman, 10th month, 1860

Views of Foreigners (Gaikokujin no zu), 1861. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitomi
Views of Foreigners (Gaikokujin no zu), 1861

Inside a Foreign Restaurant, 10th month, 1860. Creator: Yoshikazu
Inside a Foreign Restaurant, 10th month, 1860

Russians Reading and Writing, 1861 (Bunkyu 1st year, 2nd month). Creator: Yoshikazu
Russians Reading and Writing, 1861 (Bunkyu 1st year, 2nd month)

English Woman with Black Man, 11th month, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Yoshiiku
English Woman with Black Man, 11th month, 1861

Russian Printers, 2nd month, 1861. Creator: Yoshikazu
Russian Printers, 2nd month, 1861

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

Portraits of American Naval Officers, Adams and Perry. Creator: Unknown
Portraits of American Naval Officers, Adams and Perry

The Cairo Season : On the terrace at the Shepheard Hotel, left to right; Miss Rhoda Brooke, Mr Griscom and Miss Griscom February 1925

Comic scene in Hong Kong, China, showing a British officer in khaki uniform being carried down steep steps by two natives. Date: circa 1908

Comic scene in restaurant, Nagasaki, Japan
Comic scene in a traditional Japanese restaurant, Nagasaki, Japan, with westerners removing their shoes. Date: circa 1910

Europeans on elephants, India. Date: circa 1890s

British soldiers in China, c. 1911
A Chinese man in traditional clothes and with a queue pigtail hairstyle talks to a pipe-smoking westerner, with other men in the background

American soldier in China, possibly in the British concession in Tientsin (Tianjin). (The United States didn t request or receive extraterritorial rights in Tientsin.) Date: C.1911

Foreigners Enjoying Themselves Gankirō Edo period
Artokoloro

Ascent of the Great Pyramid, engraved from a photograph (engraving)
XJF311291 Ascent of the Great Pyramid, engraved from a photograph (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

2920897; out of copyright

2920896; out of copyright

2920895; out of copyright

2920894; out of copyright

2920892; out of copyright

2920891; out of copyright

2920888; out of copyright

Asan Aga speaks to Westerners in the presence of a large crowd on a square, Jan Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1684

Ascent of the Great Pyramid, 19th century (engraving on paper)
BAL122764 Ascent of the Great Pyramid, 19th century (engraving on paper) by Huber, Rudolf Carl (1839-96); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Cairo Season, Egypt. Mr and Mrs Geofrey Laird Clowes and Lady Laird Clowes 28th March 1923

The Cairo Season, Egypt. Left to right; Mrs Philip Taylor with her daughter Paula, and Mrs Trevor Lewis and son Anthony in the garden of Shepheard Hotel February 1925

The Cairo Season, Egypt. On the terrace at the Shepheard Hotel, left to right; Miss Rhoda Brooke, Mr Griscom and Miss Griscom February 1925

Cairo, Egypt. On the banks of the river Nile sit Captain R J N Watson, RN, DSO and Miss Enid Cheston. 14th March 1923

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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).