{"title":"Utagawa Yoshitora","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"people-of-the-five-nations-drinking-and-eating-gokakoku-jinbutsu-dontaku-no-zu-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"People of the Five Nations Drinking and Eating (Gokakoku jinbutsu dontaku no zu) - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Yokohama-e triptych by Utagawa Yoshitora depicting foreign visitors in Japan during the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora, dating to approximately 1861, belongs to the Yokohama-e genre. These works emerged during the late Edo period following the opening of Japanese ports to international trade. The print captures the curiosity of the Japanese public regarding the appearance, customs, and attire of foreign visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is a triptych, a common format for ukiyo-e artists to depict expansive scenes. It shows a gathering of individuals from various nations, including figures in Western dress, interacting in a port-side setting. The background features steamships, reflecting the technological shifts that defined this era of contact. The figures are rendered with the characteristic flat perspective and bold outlines of the woodblock medium, while the colour palette utilises the synthetic pigments that became available in Japan during the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitora, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, was prolific in his production of these prints. His work documents the social friction and fascination inherent in the arrival of Westerners. The clothing, ranging from formal coats and top hats to voluminous dresses, is depicted with a focus on exotic detail rather than anatomical realism. The architectural elements, such as the lattice windows and the interior furnishings, suggest a hybrid space where Eastern and Western influences meet. This print serves as a visual record of a specific moment in Japanese history, documenting the cultural exchange that occurred as the country transitioned into the Meiji era. The inclusion of text within the image provides context for the viewer, identifying the subjects as representatives of the five nations, a common trope in the popular media of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wind-blown-grass-across-the-moon-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWind Blown Grass Across the Moon - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512091054415,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512125657423,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512125690191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512125722959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512125755727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512125788495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512125821263,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512125854031,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512125886799,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512125919567,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512125952335,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512125985103,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/People-of-the-Five-Nations-Drinking-and-Eating-Gokakoku-jinbutsu-dontaku-no-zu-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786445434813.jpg?v=1787107176"},{"product_id":"american-couple-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"American Couple - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1861 woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora depicting an American couple, created during the early years of Japanese-Western trade in Yokohama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora, produced in 1861, belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e. These prints emerged during the late Edo period, following the opening of Japanese ports to foreign trade. Artists of this time documented the appearance, customs, and technology of the Westerners who arrived in Yokohama. Yoshitora, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, was a prolific designer of these images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print depicts an American couple, rendered through the lens of Japanese observation. The male figure wears a dark frock coat with a feathered hat, while the female figure is dressed in a voluminous crinoline skirt and a bonnet adorned with floral details. The artist employs a flat, graphic approach to the figures, typical of the Ukiyo-e tradition, while attempting to capture the specific silhouettes of mid-nineteenth-century Western fashion. The background is a solid, warm ochre, which draws attention to the figures and the accompanying text block at the top of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work provides insight into the Japanese perception of foreigners during a period of rapid cultural transition. The text included in the scroll-like cartouche offers a contemporary explanation of the subjects, reflecting the curiosity and analytical gaze of the Japanese public at the time. The print is a clear example of how traditional woodblock techniques were adapted to record the arrival of global visitors. The colour palette is restrained, relying on the contrast between the dark attire of the man and the teal skirt of the woman, set against the neutral ground. As a historical document, it captures a specific moment of cross-cultural encounter, preserved through the medium of the colour woodblock print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mountains-and-rivers-along-the-kisokaido-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMountains and Rivers Along the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jo-and-uba-of-takasago-looking-at-the-rising-sun-totoya-hokkei\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJo and Uba of Takasago Looking at the Rising Sun - Totoya Hokkei — Totoya Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512144269647,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512160981327,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512161014095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512161046863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512161079631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512161112399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512161145167,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512161177935,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512161210703,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512161243471,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512161276239,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512161309007,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/American-Couple_Poster_CompositorV1_1786445646419.jpg?v=1787107703"},{"product_id":"autumn-moon-at-miyozaki-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"Autumn Moon at Miyozaki - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora depicting a Western man and a Japanese woman, capturing the cultural exchange of the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the Yokohama-e genre, a category of ukiyo-e that emerged following the opening of the port of Yokohama to foreign trade in 1859. These prints documented the arrival of Westerners, capturing the curiosity of the Japanese public regarding the appearance, clothing, and customs of the new visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts a Western man in a military-style coat and a Japanese woman within an interior space. The man gestures toward a full moon visible through an open screen, while the woman looks on. The artist employs the characteristic flat perspective and bold outlines common to the period. The colour palette relies on traditional woodblock pigments, including indigo, ochre, and muted reds, applied to the figures and the architectural elements of the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitora was a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi and produced numerous works depicting foreign subjects. His approach to these figures often involved a degree of caricature, as he relied on descriptions and imported illustrations rather than direct observation. The inclusion of the moon and the specific architectural details suggests a setting intended to evoke a sense of place, even if the depiction of the Westerner remains stylised. The print serves as a record of the cultural exchange occurring during the Bakumatsu period, reflecting the fascination with the outside world that defined the era. The work is a representative example of how Japanese artists interpreted the presence of foreigners, blending traditional aesthetic conventions with the novel subject matter of the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wind-blown-grass-across-the-moon-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWind Blown Grass Across the Moon - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512160457039,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512163504463,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512163537231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512163569999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512163602767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512163635535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512163668303,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512163701071,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512163733839,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512163766607,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512163799375,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512163832143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Autumn-Moon-at-Miyozaki_Poster_CompositorV1_1786445792740.jpg?v=1787107964"},{"product_id":"heidoru-st-petersburg-capital-of-russia-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"Heidoru (St. Petersburg), Capital of Russia - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock triptych by Utagawa Yoshitora depicting an imagined interior in St. Petersburg, created during the late Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the Yokohama-e genre, a category of ukiyo-e that emerged during the late Edo period to satisfy Japanese curiosity regarding foreign lands. As Japan ended its isolationist policy, artists produced these works to document the appearance of Western cities, people, and customs. This specific triptych depicts an imagined interior of a building in St. Petersburg, Russia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitora employs a hybrid aesthetic in this composition. While the figures are rendered in a style reminiscent of traditional Japanese woodblock prints, the architectural setting attempts to incorporate Western perspective and structural elements. The artist uses a series of columns, arched doorways, and vaulted ceilings to suggest a grand, European-style interior. The figures, dressed in what the artist interpreted as Russian attire, move through the space, providing a sense of scale to the ornate surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette is characteristic of the period, utilising mineral pigments that have aged to create a balanced, muted appearance. The print is divided into three panels, a common format for large-scale narrative scenes in Japanese printmaking. The upper left corner features a cartouche containing text that provides context for the viewer, explaining the location and the nature of the series. This work offers a view into how mid-nineteenth-century Japan visualised the distant capital of the Russian Empire, blending factual observation with artistic imagination. It remains a record of the cultural exchange and the fascination with the outside world that defined the final years of the shogunate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wind-blown-grass-across-the-moon-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWind Blown Grass Across the Moon - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512175726927,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512180248911,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512180281679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512180314447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512180347215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512180379983,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512180412751,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512180445519,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512180478287,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512180511055,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512180543823,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512180576591,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Heidoru-St_Poster_CompositorV1_1786446041054.jpg?v=1787108092"},{"product_id":"american-horsewoman-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"American Horsewoman - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mid-nineteenth-century Japanese woodblock print depicting an American woman on horseback, created during the opening of Japan to international trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the late Edo period. As Japan opened its ports to international trade, artists produced these works to satisfy public curiosity regarding foreign customs, dress, and technology. The print depicts a woman from the United States, rendered through the lens of Japanese artistic conventions of the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject is shown mounted on a horse, wearing a voluminous skirt and a collared jacket. Her features and posture reflect the stylistic interpretations common to Yoshitora, who was a prolific designer of these foreign-themed prints. The composition is clean and direct, focusing on the figure against a plain background. A cartouche at the top provides the title and context, identifying the subject as American. The colour palette is restrained, relying on muted tones of blue, brown, and soft red, which are characteristic of the woodblock printing techniques of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitora was a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi and became well-known for his depictions of foreigners and their ships. These prints functioned as a visual news medium for a society undergoing rapid change. The work captures a specific moment in Japanese history where the isolationist policies of the shogunate were ending, and the influx of Western influence began to reshape the visual culture of the nation. The print is a document of this cultural encounter, showing how Japanese artists attempted to translate unfamiliar Western aesthetics into the traditional woodblock format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wind-blown-grass-across-the-moon-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWind Blown Grass Across the Moon - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512191881551,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512293298511,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512293331279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512293364047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512293396815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512293429583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512293462351,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512293495119,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512293527887,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512293560655,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512293593423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512293626191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/American-Horsewoman_Poster_CompositorV1_1786446364991.jpg?v=1787108302"},{"product_id":"france-furansukoku-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"France (Furansukoku) - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fascinating Yokohama-e triptych by Utagawa Yoshitora depicting a nineteenth-century interpretation of France, featuring steam technology and European fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the late Edo period. These works documented the arrival of foreigners and the introduction of Western technology to Japan following the opening of the country's ports. Yoshitora, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, produced this triptych to depict his interpretation of France, a nation that fascinated the Japanese public during the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition presents a blend of European and Japanese visual tropes. A steam-powered locomotive occupies the centre, representing the industrial progress associated with the West. Surrounding this machine are figures dressed in mid-Victorian European attire, including crinoline dresses and top hats. The background features a stylised mountain range, rendered with the soft, atmospheric gradients typical of Japanese woodblock printing. The inclusion of palm trees on the left suggests an exoticised view of the European continent, reflecting the limited direct knowledge Japanese artists had of foreign geography at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the print demonstrates the precise registration and colour application characteristic of the Utagawa school. The palette relies on muted blues, greens, and earthy tones, punctuated by the saturated reds of the women's garments. The figures are arranged in a theatrical manner, with the triptych format allowing for a wide, panoramic view of the scene. This work provides a window into the Japanese imagination during a period of rapid social and political transition. It captures the curiosity and occasional confusion that defined the encounter between Japan and the West, offering a historical record of how foreign nations were visualised and understood by the Japanese public before the Meiji Restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wind-blown-grass-across-the-moon-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWind Blown Grass Across the Moon - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512211837263,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512313614671,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512313647439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512313680207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512313712975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512313745743,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512313778511,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512313811279,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512313844047,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512313876815,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512313909583,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512313942351,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/France-Furansukoku-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786446512479.jpg?v=1787108483"},{"product_id":"nankin-in-china-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"Nankin in China - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodblock triptych by Utagawa Yoshitora, depicting a bustling scene in Nankin, China, through the lens of nineteenth-century Japanese printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora depicts a bustling scene in Nankin, China, as imagined by a Japanese artist during the late Edo period. Yoshitora, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, was known for his interest in foreign lands and international affairs, a genre often referred to as Yokohama-e. The composition is a triptych, typical of the format used to capture expansive views or complex narratives in Japanese printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene features a stone arched bridge crossing a canal, which serves as the central point of activity. Figures dressed in traditional Chinese attire populate the streets and the bridge, providing a sense of daily life and commerce. The architecture reflects a blend of Chinese styles and the artist's own stylistic interpretation, with tiled roofs and walled enclosures. In the background, a mountain rises against a horizon marked by a sunset gradient, a common stylistic device in prints of this era to suggest distance and atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the print employs the traditional woodblock process, where separate blocks were carved for each colour. The palette includes deep blues for the water and sky, contrasted with earthy tones for the structures and varied colours for the clothing of the figures. The lines are precise, defining the forms of the buildings and the movement of the people. This work offers a glimpse into how Japanese artists of the nineteenth century visualised the wider world, often relying on imported books and hearsay to construct their depictions of foreign cities. It is a piece of historical interest, documenting the curiosity of the Japanese public regarding international trade and geography during a period of increasing contact with the West and neighbouring Asian nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wind-blown-grass-across-the-moon-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWind Blown Grass Across the Moon - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512363520335,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512382361935,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512382394703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512382427471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512382460239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512382493007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512382525775,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512382558543,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512382591311,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512382624079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512382656847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512382689615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Nankin-in-China_Poster_CompositorV1_1786446845622.jpg?v=1787109485"},{"product_id":"evening-glow-at-motomura-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"Evening Glow at Motomura - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora depicting two Western men observing the sunset at Motomura, a classic example of nineteenth-century Yokohama-e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the mid-nineteenth century as Japan opened its ports to international trade. The work depicts two Western men, dressed in military-style uniforms and civilian attire, observing the sunset at Motomura. In the background, two Japanese figures appear to gesture towards the horizon, creating a narrative of cross-cultural encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitora, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, was prolific in his documentation of foreign visitors. His approach to these subjects often involved a blend of traditional Japanese print techniques and an attempt to render Western features and clothing. The composition utilises a clear division between the foreground figures and the architectural structure on the left, which frames the view of the distant trees and the sky. The colour palette is characteristic of the period, featuring flat areas of green, red, and blue, applied with the precision typical of the Utagawa school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print serves as a record of the curiosity surrounding the arrival of foreigners in Yokohama. The inclusion of the hexagonal cartouche, a common feature in series of this type, provides context for the location. The figures are rendered with the stylised proportions common to the era, reflecting how Japanese artists interpreted the appearance of Europeans. This piece offers a glimpse into the social atmosphere of the Bakumatsu period, where the influx of new technology, fashion, and people transformed the visual culture of Japan. The print is a fine example of how woodblock artists adapted their craft to satisfy the public demand for information about the outside world, capturing the novelty of these interactions through a distinct aesthetic lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wind-blown-grass-across-the-moon-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWind Blown Grass Across the Moon - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512370729295,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512383181135,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512383213903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512383246671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512383279439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512383312207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512383344975,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512383377743,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512383410511,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512383443279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512383476047,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512383508815,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Evening-Glow-at-Motomura_Poster_CompositorV1_1786446995994.jpg?v=1787109535"},{"product_id":"view-of-the-miyozaki-brothel-district-in-yokohama-kanagawa-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"View of the Miyozaki Brothel District in Yokohama, Kanagawa - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodblock triptych by Utagawa Yoshitora depicting the Miyozaki pleasure district in Yokohama, capturing the urban transformation of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora depicts the Miyozaki pleasure district in Yokohama during the late Edo period. As a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Yoshitora produced numerous works documenting the rapid modernisation of Japan following the opening of the port of Yokohama to international trade in 1859. This specific composition, a triptych, captures the structured layout of the brothel district, which was enclosed by a moat and accessible via a bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print displays the characteristic aesthetic of Yokohama-e, a genre focused on the arrival of foreigners and the changing urban environment. The architecture is rendered with a degree of geometric precision, contrasting with the stylised, cloud-like formations that frame the scene. These pink, decorative clouds serve to separate the various sections of the district, guiding the viewer's eye through the complex of buildings. The inclusion of figures walking along the bridge and within the district provides a sense of scale and daily activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitora employs a palette dominated by earthy browns for the wooden structures, balanced by the soft pink of the cherry blossoms and the deep blue of the water and sky. The composition is highly organised, reflecting the controlled nature of the licensed pleasure quarters of the time. The print serves as a visual record of the social and spatial organisation of Yokohama as it transitioned into a global trading hub. The attention to detail in the rooflines and the surrounding landscape elements demonstrates the technical skill involved in multi-block printing processes. This work offers a glimpse into the intersection of traditional Japanese printmaking techniques and the shifting cultural realities of the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512443212111,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512473719119,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512473751887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512473784655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512473817423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512473850191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512473882959,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512473915727,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512473948495,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512473981263,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512474014031,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512474046799,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/View-of-the-Miyozaki-Brothel-District-in-Yokohama-Kanagawa_Poster_CompositorV1_1786447258684.jpg?v=1787110408"},{"product_id":"a-view-of-indian-elephants-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"A View of Indian Elephants - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nineteenth-century Japanese woodblock triptych depicting elephants in India, created during the era of increased international trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis triptych by Utagawa Yoshitora, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e. These prints emerged during the late Edo period as Japan opened its ports to international trade. They functioned as visual reportage, satisfying a public curiosity regarding foreign lands, customs, and exotic animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts a scene in India, featuring large elephants adorned with elaborate howdahs and trappings. The figures surrounding the animals wear European-style clothing, reflecting the artist's interpretation of foreign dress based on limited direct observation and imported illustrations. The architectural elements in the background suggest a blend of Western-style structures and the artist's own stylistic conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitora employs a clear, graphic line quality characteristic of the Utagawa school. The colour palette is balanced, utilising flat areas of pigment that define the forms of the animals and the figures. The print is divided into three panels, a common format for large-scale narrative works in woodblock printing. The inclusion of text in the upper left corner provides context for the viewer, typical of the educational intent behind many Yokohama-e prints. This work offers a glimpse into the mid-nineteenth-century Japanese perception of the wider world, capturing a moment of cultural exchange and the fascination with the unfamiliar. The attention to the texture of the elephants' skin and the decorative patterns on their harnesses demonstrates the technical skill involved in the carving and printing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512444031311,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512494887247,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512494920015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512494952783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512494985551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512495018319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512495051087,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512495083855,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512495116623,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512495149391,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512495182159,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512495214927,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-View-of-Indian-Elephants_Poster_CompositorV1_1786447470958.jpg?v=1787110544"},{"product_id":"a-view-of-the-amusements-of-the-foreigners-in-yokohama-bushu-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"A View of the Amusements of the Foreigners in Yokohama, Bushu - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1861 woodblock triptych by Utagawa Yoshitora documenting the social activities of foreign residents in the port city of Yokohama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis triptych by Utagawa Yoshitora, produced in 1861, captures the social atmosphere of Yokohama shortly after the port opened to international trade. As a work of Yokohama-e, it documents the curiosity of the Japanese public regarding the customs, dress, and leisure activities of Western residents. The composition is divided into three distinct panels, each depicting a different facet of life in the treaty port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe left panel shows a theatrical performance, with spectators observing from a raised platform, while a horse-drawn carriage occupies the foreground. The central panel depicts a social gathering inside a building, where figures engage in dining and musical performance, contrasted with riders on horseback below. The right panel features a more active scene, with individuals on horseback and pedestrians navigating the area near a structure flying a flag. Yoshitora employs a clear, narrative style to organise these varied activities, using the traditional woodblock medium to record a period of rapid cultural exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print reflects the specific aesthetic of the Bakumatsu period, where the arrival of foreigners prompted a surge in artistic production aimed at satisfying domestic interest in the outside world. The figures are rendered with attention to the distinctive Western clothing of the era, including top hats, frock coats, and crinoline dresses. The colour palette remains consistent with the period, utilising mineral pigments that have aged to provide a muted, historical appearance. This work functions as a visual record of the intersection between Japanese urban life and the influx of foreign influence during the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512496886095,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512558489935,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512558522703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512558555471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512558588239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512558621007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512558653775,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512558686543,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512558719311,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512558752079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512558784847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512558817615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-View-of-the-Amusements-of-the-Foreigners-in-Yokohama-Bushu_Poster_CompositorV1_1786447869647.jpg?v=1787111056"},{"product_id":"english-couple-igirisujin-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"English Couple (Igirisujin) - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print from the Yokohama-e genre, depicting an English couple in mid-nineteenth-century Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the Bakumatsu period. As Japan opened its ports to international trade, artists documented the arrival of foreigners with curiosity. This work depicts an English couple, a subject that fascinated the Japanese public at the time. The male figure wears a hat and trousers, while the female figure is mounted on a horse, dressed in a long coat and skirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is characteristic of Yoshitora, who was a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi. The print uses bold outlines and flat areas of colour, typical of the woodblock medium. The figures are rendered with a degree of stylisation that reflects the artist's interpretation of Western fashion. The background includes architectural elements that suggest a port setting, providing context for the encounter. The cartouche in the upper right corner identifies the subjects as English, using the term Igirisujin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitora was prolific in producing these prints, which served as a visual record of the rapid changes occurring in Japanese society. The print captures a moment of cultural exchange, presenting the foreign visitors through a lens that blends traditional Japanese artistic conventions with the new subject matter of the West. The colour palette is restrained, relying on blues, browns, and muted tones to define the forms. This piece offers a glimpse into the mid-nineteenth-century Japanese perception of the outside world, documenting the sartorial and social differences that defined the era of early contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512499081551,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512550494543,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512550527311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512550560079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512550592847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512550625615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512550658383,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512550691151,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512550723919,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512550756687,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512550789455,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512550822223,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/English-Couple-Igirisujin-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786447686203.jpg?v=1787111104"},{"product_id":"the-port-of-london-england-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"The Port of London, England - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodblock triptych by Utagawa Yoshitora depicting a bustling Victorian-era London waterfront through the lens of Japanese Yokohama-e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the genre of Yokohama-e, a category of Japanese prints produced during the late Edo period. These works documented the arrival of foreigners and the appearance of distant lands following the opening of Japanese ports to international trade. Yoshitora, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, captures a Japanese interpretation of the British capital, blending factual observation with stylistic conventions common to the Ukiyo-e tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is presented as a triptych, showing a bustling waterfront scene. On the left, large sailing vessels are moored near a pier, while the centre and right panels focus on the activities of the local population. Figures in Victorian-era attire, including top hats and crinoline dresses, populate the foreground. A horse-drawn carriage and mounted soldiers provide a sense of movement. In the distance, the skyline of London is rendered with a flattened perspective, featuring architectural silhouettes that suggest the dome of St Paul's Cathedral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette relies on the characteristic pigments of the era, with deep Prussian blue dominating the water and sky, contrasted by muted earth tones and touches of red in the clothing and flags. The print serves as a record of how Japanese artists visualised the West during a period of rapid modernisation and curiosity. The inclusion of a cartouche containing Japanese text provides context for the viewer, explaining the geography and customs of the depicted location. This work demonstrates the fascination with foreign technology and fashion that defined the Yokohama-e movement, offering a unique perspective on global exchange during the nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512509960527,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512577462607,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512577495375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512577528143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512577560911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512577593679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512577626447,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512577659215,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512577691983,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512577724751,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512577757519,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512577790287,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Port-of-London-England_Poster_CompositorV1_1786448167422.jpg?v=1787111277"},{"product_id":"night-rain-at-gankiro-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"Night Rain at Gankirō - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora depicting a meeting between a Japanese courtesan and Western visitors at the Gankirō teahouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora captures a scene at the Gankirō, a prominent teahouse in the treaty port of Yokohama. During the mid-nineteenth century, the opening of Japan to international trade prompted a specific genre of art known as Yokohama-e. These prints documented the arrival of foreigners and the resulting cultural exchanges within the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a Japanese courtesan interacting with Western men, likely merchants or naval officers, dressed in military-style uniforms. The artist employs the characteristic flat perspective and bold outlines typical of the Utagawa school. The courtesan wears a kimono decorated with wave patterns, while the men are depicted with the facial hair and hats that were novel sights to the Japanese public at the time. The architectural setting of the Gankirō provides a structured backdrop, with the interior spaces and balcony rendered in a clear, linear fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitora was a prolific student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi and became known for his depictions of foreign subjects. His work provides a visual record of the rapid social changes occurring in Japan during the Bakumatsu period. The colour palette relies on traditional woodblock pigments, including indigo blues and earthy tones, which have been preserved with clarity. This print offers a view into the curiosity and observation that defined the early encounters between Japanese citizens and Western visitors in Yokohama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512592372047,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512673603919,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512673636687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512673669455,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512673702223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512673734991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512673767759,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512673800527,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512673833295,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512673866063,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512673898831,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512673931599,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Night-Rain-at-Gankir-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786448410422.jpg?v=1787112090"},{"product_id":"city-of-washington-in-america-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"City of Washington in America - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1861 woodblock triptych by Utagawa Yoshitora depicting a fantastical, imagined street scene in Washington, DC, during the late Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora, produced in 1861, belongs to the genre of Yokohama-e. These prints emerged during the late Edo period, following the opening of Japanese ports to foreign trade. Artists of this era sought to document the unfamiliar customs, dress, and architecture of Western nations, often relying on imported illustrations or imagination rather than direct observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this triptych, Yoshitora depicts a bustling street scene in Washington. The composition features Western figures dressed in mid-nineteenth-century attire, including voluminous crinoline skirts and top hats. The architecture blends European-style towers and multi-storey buildings with a distinctly Japanese sense of spatial arrangement. A hot air balloon floats in the upper right, reflecting the fascination with Western technological advancements that permeated Japanese society at the time. The print is divided into three panels, a common format for large-scale narrative works in the Ukiyo-e tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette relies on the characteristic pigments of the period, with soft blues, muted ochres, and earthy tones defining the figures and structures. The line work is precise, maintaining the clarity required for woodblock carving. While the depiction of Washington is largely fantastical, the print offers a view into how Japanese artists interpreted the rapid modernisation and global expansion of the West during the mid-nineteenth century. It remains a curious document of cross-cultural exchange, capturing a moment when the world appeared to be shrinking through the lens of international trade and curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512609411407,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512704209231,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512704241999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512704274767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512704307535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512704340303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512704373071,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512704405839,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512704438607,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512704471375,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512704504143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512704536911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/City-of-Washington-in-America_Poster_CompositorV1_1786448798088.jpg?v=1787112206"},{"product_id":"descending-geese-at-yoshida-bridge-english-couple-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"Descending Geese at Yoshida Bridge [English Couple] - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora, depicting an English couple near Yoshida Bridge against the backdrop of Mount Fuji.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the Yokohama-e genre, a category of ukiyo-e that documented the arrival of foreigners in Japan following the opening of the port of Yokohama in 1859. The work depicts an English couple, a subject that fascinated Japanese artists during the Bakumatsu period. The man stands on the ground, wearing a Western-style hat and coat, while the woman sits atop a horse. Their attire, particularly the woman's voluminous skirt and the man's tailored jacket, provided a visual curiosity for the contemporary Japanese audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition incorporates traditional Japanese elements alongside these foreign subjects. In the background, Mount Fuji rises above a rural scene, creating a juxtaposition between the iconic Japanese landscape and the presence of Western visitors. The title, referencing the classic theme of descending geese, connects this modern scene to the traditional Eight Views of Omi, a common trope in Japanese art history. The print uses the bold outlines and flat colour application characteristic of the Utagawa school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitora was a prolific designer of these prints, often focusing on the details of foreign fashion and technology. The inclusion of the horse and the specific bridge location serves to ground the exotic subjects within the geography of the Kanagawa prefecture. The print functions as a record of the cultural exchange occurring at the time, capturing the curiosity and observation directed toward the new arrivals. The colour palette remains balanced, with the deep blue of the sky and the red of the woman's skirt providing visual structure to the scene. This piece offers a glimpse into the mid-nineteenth-century Japanese perspective on Westerners, presented through the established visual language of the woodblock print tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512632283471,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512679076175,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512679108943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512679141711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512679174479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512679207247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512679240015,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512679272783,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512679305551,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512679338319,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512679371087,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512679403855,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Descending-Geese-at-Yoshida-Bridge-English-Couple-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786448527715.jpg?v=1787112439"},{"product_id":"dutch-couple-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"Dutch Couple - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora depicting a Dutch couple, reflecting the cultural curiosity of late Edo-period Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the late Edo period. As Japan began to open its ports to international trade, artists documented the appearance and customs of foreign visitors. This work depicts a Dutch couple, rendered through the specific stylistic lens of the Utagawa school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe male figure wears a dark hat and a red coat draped with a black cape, while the female figure is shown in a voluminous skirt and a blue bodice. The artist employs a flat, graphic approach to the figures, prioritising clear outlines and bold colour blocks over realistic shading or perspective. The background is a uniform, muted green, which serves to isolate the subjects and draw attention to their attire. A decorative cartouche in the upper left corner contains Japanese characters, providing context for the subjects as representatives of the Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch prints were produced for a curious Japanese public, eager to understand the appearance of people from distant lands. The depiction of the Dutch couple is not a strictly realistic portrait but rather a cultural interpretation. The artist focuses on the distinct silhouettes and accessories, such as the fan held by the woman, to convey the exotic nature of the visitors. The print reflects the intersection of traditional Japanese woodblock techniques and the influx of new information regarding the Western world. It remains a record of the visual exchange that occurred during the final years of the shogunate, capturing a moment of transition in Japanese social history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512674947407,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512720036175,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512720068943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512720101711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512720134479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512720167247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512720200015,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512720232783,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512720265551,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512720298319,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512720331087,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512720363855,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Dutch-Couple_Poster_CompositorV1_1786449040369.jpg?v=1787112622"},{"product_id":"paris-france-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"Paris, France - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora, depicting a speculative view of a Parisian harbour during the late nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the late Edo period. As Japan ended its policy of national isolation, artists produced these works to satisfy public curiosity regarding foreign lands, customs, and technology. Yoshitora, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, was a prolific creator of these prints, which often combined traditional Japanese aesthetic sensibilities with imaginative interpretations of Western geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts a bustling harbour scene in Paris, though the architecture and the prominent green lighthouse structure reflect the artist's speculative view of European cities rather than a literal topographical record. Large sailing vessels dominate the left side of the frame, signifying the arrival of international trade and travel. On the quay, figures dressed in mid-nineteenth-century European attire converse, their clothing rendered with the bold colour blocks characteristic of the Utagawa school. The inclusion of a cartouche in the upper right corner provides descriptive text, a common feature in such prints intended to educate the Japanese audience about the distant capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the print demonstrates the precise line work and flat colour application typical of the medium. The horizon line is kept relatively high, allowing for a clear view of the ships and the distant cityscape. The colour palette relies on Prussian blue for the water and sky, contrasted with the muted tones of the clothing and the structural elements of the harbour. This work serves as a record of the cultural exchange occurring during the Meiji Restoration, capturing the fascination with the West that defined this period of Japanese art history. It remains a clear example of how Japanese printmakers visualised the wider world through the lens of their own artistic traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512755360079,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512784556367,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512784589135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512784621903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512784654671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512784687439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512784720207,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512784752975,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512784785743,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512784818511,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512784851279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512784884047,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Paris-France_Poster_CompositorV1_1786449245914.jpg?v=1787113455"},{"product_id":"england-igirisukoku-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"England (Igirisukoku) - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Yokohama-e triptych by Utagawa Yoshitora depicting a harbour scene in England, capturing the Japanese fascination with Western culture in the 1860s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora, titled England (Igirisukoku), belongs to the Yokohama-e genre. These works emerged during the late Edo period as Japan began to open its ports to international trade. Artists of this time produced images of foreign lands and people to satisfy the curiosity of the Japanese public, who had limited access to the outside world. Yoshitora, a pupil of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, was known for his prolific output of these prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is a triptych, a common format for large-scale woodblock prints. It depicts a harbour scene with large sailing vessels anchored in the water. The foreground features a promenade where figures dressed in Victorian-era European clothing walk along the waterfront. The inclusion of gas lamps, a Gothic-style church, and the specific silhouettes of the ships reflects the artist's attempt to capture the atmosphere of a foreign city. The print combines traditional Japanese woodblock techniques with an interest in Western perspective and subject matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the depiction of England is largely imaginative, based on imported books and hearsay rather than direct observation, the work provides a view into the Japanese perception of the West during the mid-nineteenth century. The colour palette relies on the characteristic pigments of the era, including Prussian blue and various mineral-based dyes. The figures are rendered with the stylised elegance typical of the Utagawa school, yet they are placed within an environment that attempts to mimic European architecture and fashion. This print is a record of the cultural exchange and the fascination with foreign modernity that defined the early years of the Meiji Restoration period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512755392847,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512803103055,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512803135823,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512803168591,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512803201359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512803234127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512803266895,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512803299663,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512803332431,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512803365199,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512803397967,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512803430735,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/England-Igirisukoku-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786449642864.jpg?v=1787113455"},{"product_id":"englishmen-dining-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"Englishmen Dining - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print from the Yokohama-e genre, depicting two English men dining, created by Utagawa Yoshitora during the late Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the late Edo period. As Japan opened its ports to international trade, artists documented the appearance and customs of foreigners. These prints provided a curious public with visual information about Westerners, who were often depicted with exaggerated features or unfamiliar attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this composition, two men are seated at a small round table, engaged in a meal. The artist focuses on the details of their Western clothing, including the bowler hat and the structured jackets. The man on the right wears spectacles and holds a book or menu, while the man on the left sits in a red chair, holding a glass. The table is covered with a blue cloth and set with various vessels. The bamboo-style chairs suggest a blend of Western furniture design and Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print features a cartouche in the upper left corner, which identifies the subject as English. The style is characteristic of Yoshitora, who was a prolific designer of these foreign-themed prints. The lines are clear and defined, typical of the woodblock medium, and the colour palette remains relatively restrained. The composition is flat, prioritising the legibility of the figures and their accessories over realistic spatial depth. This work offers a glimpse into the cultural exchange and observation that defined the mid-nineteenth century in Japan, capturing a moment of cross-cultural encounter through the lens of traditional printmaking techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512756474191,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512799498575,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512799531343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512799564111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512799596879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512799629647,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512799662415,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512799695183,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512799727951,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512799760719,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512799793487,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512799826255,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Englishmen-Dining_Poster_CompositorV1_1786449486239.jpg?v=1787113525"},{"product_id":"a-distant-view-of-yokohama-from-kanagawa-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"A Distant View of Yokohama from Kanagawa - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodblock triptych by Utagawa Yoshitora depicting the bustling port of Yokohama and the arrival of international trade in 1860.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis triptych by Utagawa Yoshitora captures the transformation of the Japanese coast during the Bakumatsu period. The print depicts the port of Yokohama as viewed from Kanagawa, a site of significant activity following the opening of Japan to international trade. Yoshitora, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, employs the traditional woodblock format to document the arrival of foreign vessels and the resulting shifts in local commerce and daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided across three sheets, creating a panoramic perspective that balances the bustling foreground with the expansive bay. In the foreground, figures in traditional attire navigate a busy thoroughfare lined with shops and stalls, their movements suggesting the energy of a growing commercial hub. The middle ground reveals the harbour, where Western-style ships sit alongside smaller Japanese craft, illustrating the meeting of different maritime technologies. In the distance, the silhouette of Mount Fuji provides a stable, iconic anchor to the scene, contrasting with the rapid changes occurring at the water's edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitora uses a clear, linear style to define the architectural elements and the varied postures of the pedestrians. The colour palette relies on deep blues for the water and sky, punctuated by the warm tones of the lanterns and the varied patterns of the kimonos. This work functions as a visual record of a specific moment in history, capturing the curiosity and activity that defined the port cities of the era. The inclusion of cartouches and labels throughout the print provides geographical and commercial context, typical of the informative nature of late Edo-period prints. This piece offers a view into the intersection of traditional Japanese life and the encroaching influence of global trade, presented through the precise craft of the Utagawa school.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512797663567,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512805757263,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512805790031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512805822799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512805855567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512805888335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512805921103,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512805953871,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512805986639,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512806019407,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512806052175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512806084943,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Distant-View-of-Yokohama-from-Kanagawa_Poster_CompositorV1_1786449874074.jpg?v=1787113879"},{"product_id":"a-prussian-couple-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"A Prussian Couple - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print from the Yokohama-e genre, depicting a Prussian couple as imagined by Japanese artist Utagawa Yoshitora during the late Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the late Edo period. Following the opening of Japanese ports to international trade in the 1850s, artists produced these works to satisfy public curiosity regarding foreigners. The print depicts a couple identified as Prussian, though the representation relies on imaginative interpretation rather than direct observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe male figure wears a blue tunic draped with a patterned cloth, while the female figure is dressed in a long, dark coat with a ruffled collar, holding a parasol. Both figures are rendered with exaggerated features and skin tones that reflect the Japanese perception of Westerners at the time. The background features simplified architectural elements, suggesting a European setting, though the perspective remains distinctly Japanese in its execution. The cartouche in the upper left corner provides the title and context, typical of the series documenting people from various nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitora was a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi and became a prolific designer of these prints. His work captures a specific moment in Japanese history when the isolationist policy of the Tokugawa shogunate began to collapse. The print serves as a visual record of how foreign visitors were perceived and categorised by the Japanese public during this period of rapid social change. The use of colour and line reflects the technical standards of the Utagawa school, employing traditional woodblock techniques to document contemporary events and figures. This print is a representative example of the fascination with the outside world that defined the early years of the Meiji era transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512808378703,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512839868751,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512839901519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512839934287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512839967055,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512839999823,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512840032591,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512840065359,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512840098127,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512840130895,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512840163663,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512840196431,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Prussian-Couple_Poster_CompositorV1_1786450087601.jpg?v=1787114249"},{"product_id":"returning-sails-at-nogei-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"Returning Sails at Nōgei - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print from the Yokohama-e genre depicting an American couple crossing the Nōgei Bridge in Yokohama during the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the genre of Yokohama-e, which emerged during the Bakumatsu period to document the arrival of foreigners in Japan. The composition depicts an American couple riding on horseback across the Nōgei Bridge, a site in the port city of Yokohama. The artist employs a distinct visual language to interpret Western subjects, resulting in a stylised representation that reflects the curiosity of the Japanese public regarding foreign customs, fashion, and technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, the figures are rendered with bold outlines and flat colour fields, typical of the Ukiyo-e tradition. The man wears a Western-style hat and coat, while the horse is depicted with a degree of anatomical simplification. A Japanese attendant, dressed in traditional attire, accompanies the riders, creating a visual juxtaposition between the two cultures. The background features a fan-shaped cartouche containing the title, set against a coastal view of the bay. The use of Prussian blue, a pigment introduced to Japan through trade, provides a cool contrast to the warm, earthy tones of the bridge and the horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitora was a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi and produced numerous prints capturing the rapid changes in Japanese society during the mid-nineteenth century. His work provides a record of the cultural exchange occurring at the treaty ports. The print functions as both a topographical study and a social observation, capturing a moment of transition as Japan opened its borders to international influence. The decorative treatment of the water and the hills demonstrates the adaptation of traditional woodblock techniques to contemporary subject matter, maintaining the aesthetic conventions of the Edo period while addressing the realities of a modernising nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512810508623,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512841670991,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512841703759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512841736527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512841769295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512841802063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512841834831,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512841867599,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512841900367,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512841933135,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512841965903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512841998671,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Returning-Sails-at-N-gei_Poster_CompositorV1_1786450262692.jpg?v=1787114347"},{"product_id":"dutch-printers-oranda-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"Dutch Printers (Oranda) - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora, depicting two Dutch figures engaged in study and trade during the late Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the late Edo period. As Japan began to open its ports to international trade, artists documented the appearance and activities of foreigners. Yoshitora, a pupil of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, produced numerous works depicting Westerners, often with a blend of observation and imaginative interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features two figures identified as Dutch, a nationality frequently associated with Western technology and trade in the Japanese consciousness of the time. One man stands, wearing a dark hat and a blue coat, while holding a pipe. The other sits at a table, focused on a book or printing document. The style is characteristic of the period, utilising bold outlines and a flat application of colour. The figures are rendered with a degree of caricature, reflecting the curiosity and unfamiliarity that Japanese artists felt toward their Western visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextual elements are integrated into the composition, providing context for the viewer. These inscriptions describe the subjects as practitioners of Western arts and sciences, including medicine and printing. The use of a warm, ochre background provides a neutral space that allows the figures to occupy the foreground clearly. The furniture, particularly the chair, is depicted with a simplified, linear quality that emphasises the artist's focus on the human subjects rather than architectural accuracy. This print offers a glimpse into the cultural exchange occurring at the port of Yokohama, capturing a moment of transition in Japanese history as the nation grappled with the influx of foreign influence and technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512848126287,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512862904655,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512862937423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512862970191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512863002959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512863035727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512863068495,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512863101263,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512863134031,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512863166799,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512863199567,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512863232335,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Dutch-Printers-Oranda-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786450567413.jpg?v=1787114938"},{"product_id":"englishwoman-on-horseback-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"Englishwoman on Horseback - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mid-nineteenth-century woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora depicting an Englishwoman on horseback, created during the era of Japanese port openings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the mid-nineteenth century following the opening of Japanese ports to foreign trade. These prints functioned as visual reportage, documenting the appearance, customs, and technology of the foreigners who arrived in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject is an Englishwoman depicted in a riding habit, mounted on a horse. The artist employs the characteristic flat colour planes and bold outlines associated with the Ukiyo-e tradition. The figure is rendered with a degree of stylisation that reflects the Japanese perception of Westerners at the time. Her attire, including the bonnet and the structured bodice, is interpreted through the lens of traditional Japanese printmaking techniques. The horse is depicted with a simplified anatomy, consistent with the aesthetic conventions of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitora was a prolific student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi and became particularly known for his depictions of foreign subjects. These works were produced in large numbers to satisfy the curiosity of the Japanese public regarding the outside world. The print features the typical cartouches containing the title and the artist's signature, alongside the publisher's seal. The colour palette is restrained, relying on traditional mineral pigments that have aged to produce the characteristic warm, muted tones seen on the paper today. This piece provides a record of the cultural exchange and the fascination with Western modernity that defined the Bakumatsu period in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512859595087,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512866378063,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512866410831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512866443599,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512866476367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512866509135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512866541903,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512866574671,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512866607439,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512866640207,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512866672975,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512866705743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Englishwoman-on-Horseback_Poster_CompositorV1_1786450714294.jpg?v=1787115114"},{"product_id":"two-chinese-women-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"Two Chinese Women - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora, depicting two women in a stylized setting with flowing robes and decorative patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora depicts two figures in a setting intended to represent China, a common theme in mid-nineteenth-century Japanese art known as 'tōjin' or 'foreigners'. Yoshitora, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, produced numerous works that explored international subjects during the final years of the Edo period. The composition features one woman standing in a dynamic pose, her robes flowing with rhythmic lines, while the second woman sits on the floor, holding small cymbals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a flat perspective, typical of the Ukiyo-e tradition, where the wooden floorboards and architectural elements create a stage-like space. The colour palette relies on muted earth tones for the background, contrasted by the saturated reds, blues, and greens of the women's garments. The patterns on the clothing demonstrate the technical precision of the woodblock carving process, with fine lines defining the textile designs. A full moon hangs in the night sky visible through the open structure, providing a sense of atmosphere to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work belongs to a series that sought to satisfy the curiosity of the Japanese public regarding foreign cultures. Yoshitora often combined traditional Japanese aesthetic sensibilities with imaginative interpretations of overseas customs. The print remains a clear example of the graphic style prevalent in the late Edo period, where bold outlines and decorative patterns take precedence over realistic anatomical proportions. The work is presented here as a high-quality fine art print, capturing the original textures and hues of the woodblock medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/women-near-a-river-utagawa-kuniyoshi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWomen Near a River - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/meguro-drum-bridge-and-sunset-hill-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMeguro Drum Bridge and Sunset Hill - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512901734735,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512941482319,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512941515087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512941547855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512941580623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512941613391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512941646159,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512941678927,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512941711695,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512941744463,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512941777231,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512941809999,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Two-Chinese-Women_Poster_CompositorV1_1786451045018.jpg?v=1787115389"},{"product_id":"english-and-russian-couples-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"English and Russian Couples - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora depicting English and Russian couples, capturing the fascination with Western visitors in 19th-century Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the late Edo period. As Japan opened its ports to international trade, artists documented the appearance and customs of foreign visitors. This work depicts two pairs of Europeans, identified by the artist as English and Russian, in a style that blends traditional Japanese printmaking techniques with the curiosity of the era regarding Western life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into two distinct scenes. On the left, a man sits on a chair while a woman plays a small horn, accompanied by an accordion. On the right, a standing man gestures toward a woman in a long skirt. The figures are rendered with the characteristic flat perspective and bold outlines of the Utagawa school. The colour palette is restrained, relying on blocks of blue, yellow, and soft pink against a neutral background. The inclusion of Japanese calligraphy surrounding the figures provides context, labelling the subjects and their origins for a contemporary Japanese audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitora was a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi and became known for his prolific output of prints depicting foreign subjects. These works were not intended as realistic portraits, but rather as visual records of the exotic visitors arriving in Yokohama. The print captures the fascination with Western fashion, such as the hats and structured garments worn by the figures, which were novel sights in Japan at the time. The work remains a historical document of the cultural exchange that defined the transition into the Meiji era, reflecting the Japanese public's attempt to categorise and understand the influx of international travellers through the medium of the woodblock print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512936796495,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512943743311,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512943776079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512943808847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512943841615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512943874383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512943907151,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512943939919,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512943972687,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512944005455,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512944038223,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512944070991,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/English-and-Russian-Couples_Poster_CompositorV1_1786451192661.jpg?v=1787115650"},{"product_id":"illustration-of-a-balloon-ascending-fusen-shoyo-no-zu-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"Illustration of a Balloon Ascending (Fūsen shōyō no zu) - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodblock triptych by Utagawa Yoshitora depicting a public hot air balloon demonstration in Meiji-era Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora captures the fascination of Meiji-era Japan with Western technological advancements. Known as Yokohama-e, this genre of art documented the arrival of foreigners and modern inventions in the port city of Yokohama. The triptych depicts a public demonstration of hot air balloons, a spectacle that drew large crowds of curious onlookers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into three panels, showing the preparation and flight of several balloons. On the right, ground crews manage the tethered craft, while the central panel shows a balloon being inflated. To the left, a balloon is shown in mid-ascent, with an aeronaut visible in the basket. The artist employs a blend of traditional Japanese print techniques and Western-influenced perspective to render the scene. The figures in the crowd are dressed in a mix of traditional kimono and Western-style clothing, reflecting the rapid social changes occurring during the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette is characteristic of late nineteenth-century woodblock prints, featuring bold blocks of green for the ground, a gradient sky, and the distinct red horizon line often found in prints of this era. The balloons themselves are rendered with clean, precise lines, showing the structural details of the netting and fabric. This work provides a window into the cultural exchange between Japan and the West, documenting a moment where traditional woodblock printing met the industrial age. The print is a fine example of how Japanese artists interpreted foreign technology, transforming scientific observation into a popular visual narrative for the public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mountains-and-rivers-along-the-kisokaido-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMountains and Rivers Along the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jo-and-uba-of-takasago-looking-at-the-rising-sun-totoya-hokkei\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJo and Uba of Takasago Looking at the Rising Sun - Totoya Hokkei — Totoya Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512948691279,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512949477711,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512949510479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512949543247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512949576015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512949608783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512949641551,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512949674319,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512949707087,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512949739855,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512949772623,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512949805391,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Illustration-of-a-Balloon-Ascending-F-sen-sh-y-no-zu-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786451472959.jpg?v=1787115991"},{"product_id":"a-view-of-the-wharves-in-yokohama-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"A View of the Wharves in Yokohama - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Yokohama-e woodblock print depicting international visitors and merchants at the Yokohama docks during the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora captures the cultural intersection occurring in Japan during the Bakumatsu period. As a work of Yokohama-e, it documents the arrival of foreigners in the port city of Yokohama following the opening of Japanese trade routes. The composition presents a series of figures representing different nationalities, including British and French individuals, alongside a Chinese merchant. These figures are depicted with the characteristic stylistic interpretation of Western dress common to Japanese artists of the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print functions as a visual record of the curiosity surrounding international visitors. The figures are placed against a backdrop of the harbour, where steamships and sailing vessels are visible. The use of Prussian blue, a pigment that became popular in Japanese prints during this era, defines the sea and sky. The figures are rendered with clear outlines and flat areas of colour, typical of the Ukiyo-e tradition. The inclusion of horses and parasols adds to the narrative of daily life at the docks, reflecting the rapid social changes of the time. Yoshitora, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, was particularly active in producing these prints that satisfied the public demand for information about the outside world. The work provides a window into the Japanese perception of Westerners, their fashion, and their technology during a period of significant national transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512949838159,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512961601871,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512961634639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512961667407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512961700175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512961732943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512961765711,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512961798479,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512961831247,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512961864015,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512961896783,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512961929551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-View-of-the-Wharves-in-Yokohama_Poster_CompositorV1_1786451768621.jpg?v=1787116052"},{"product_id":"returning-sails-at-the-wharves-american-couple-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"Returning Sails at the Wharves (American Couple) - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora, depicting an American couple at the Yokohama docks during the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the Yokohama-e genre, a category of ukiyo-e that emerged following the opening of the port of Yokohama to foreign trade in 1859. These prints documented the arrival of Westerners, their customs, and their technology, which were entirely new to the Japanese public at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features an American couple standing on a wharf, positioned before a large steamship. The man is depicted in a military-style uniform, holding an umbrella, while the woman wears a voluminous skirt and a distinctive headpiece. The artist employs a blend of traditional Japanese woodblock techniques and a fascination with foreign subjects. The ship, with its paddle wheel and rigging, is rendered with a degree of mechanical curiosity, reflecting the era's preoccupation with industrial progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitora was a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi and became known for his prolific output of these foreign-themed prints. The colour palette is characteristic of the period, utilising mineral pigments that have aged to muted tones. The sky transitions from a soft pink at the horizon to a deeper blue, providing a backdrop for the ship's masts. The figures are drawn with the stylised proportions typical of the ukiyo-e tradition, yet they are dressed in the attire of mid-nineteenth-century Westerners. This work offers a glimpse into the cultural exchange and the rapid modernisation occurring in Japan during the Bakumatsu period. It captures a moment of curiosity, where the unfamiliar presence of international visitors was translated into the visual language of the Japanese print market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512953606479,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512966877519,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512966910287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512966943055,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512966975823,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512967008591,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512967041359,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512967074127,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512967106895,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512967139663,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512967172431,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512967205199,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Returning-Sails-at-the-Wharves-American-Couple-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786452011133.jpg?v=1787116213"},{"product_id":"american-horseman-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"American Horseman - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mid-nineteenth-century Japanese woodblock print depicting an American horseman, created during the opening of Yokohama port to foreign trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the Bakumatsu period. As Japan opened its ports to international trade, artists documented the arrival of foreigners, their customs, and their technology. This specific work depicts an American man on horseback, a subject that fascinated the Japanese public at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is characteristic of Yoshitora, who was a prolific designer of these prints. The figure is rendered with a degree of caricature, reflecting the artist's attempt to interpret Western features and attire through a traditional Japanese aesthetic lens. The horseman wears a top hat and a dark coat, holding a cigar, which were markers of Western identity in the eyes of the Japanese observers. The horse itself is depicted with stylised musculature and a flowing mane, consistent with the artistic conventions of the Utagawa school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the left, a scroll-like cartouche contains the title and descriptive text in Japanese, identifying the subject as American. The use of flat colour planes and bold outlines is typical of the woodblock medium. The palette is restrained, relying on earthy tones for the horse and the background, contrasted by the dark clothing of the rider. This print serves as a historical document of the cultural exchange occurring in the port city of Yokohama during the mid-nineteenth century. It captures a moment of curiosity and observation, where the unfamiliar was translated into the visual language of the floating world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512954753359,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512969597263,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512969630031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512969662799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512969695567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512969728335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512969761103,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512969793871,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512969826639,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512969859407,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512969892175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512969924943,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/American-Horseman_Poster_CompositorV1_1786452125340.jpg?v=1787116439"},{"product_id":"chinese-junk-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"Chinese Junk - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora, depicting a Chinese junk with detailed calligraphy and traditional maritime styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e. These prints emerged during the late Edo period to satisfy public curiosity regarding the arrival of foreign vessels and international travellers in the port of Yokohama. The work depicts a Chinese junk, rendered with the characteristic graphic clarity of the Utagawa school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is dominated by the vessel, which occupies the centre of the frame. Yoshitora employs a flat, decorative approach to the ship's structure, emphasising the geometric patterns of the sails and the bold, dark hull. The inclusion of a portrait in a circular cartouche at the top left, alongside extensive calligraphic text, provides a documentary quality common to this period of Japanese printmaking. The text serves to explain the technical specifications and origins of the ship to a domestic audience unfamiliar with foreign maritime technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette is restrained, relying on deep blacks, muted reds, and ochre tones, set against a stylised, rhythmic depiction of the sea. The flags flying from the masts introduce a sense of movement, while the overall arrangement remains static and informative. This print is a clear example of how Japanese artists interpreted global maritime expansion through the traditional lens of the woodblock medium. It functions as both a visual record and a cultural artefact, capturing a moment of transition in Japanese history when the nation began to engage more directly with international trade and naval architecture. The precision of the line work and the balanced distribution of text and image reflect the technical proficiency of Yoshitora, who was particularly active in producing these popular prints for a curious public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512972906831,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512987849039,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512987881807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512987914575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512987947343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512987980111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512988012879,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512988045647,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512988078415,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512988111183,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512988143951,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512988176719,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Chinese-Junk_Poster_CompositorV1_1786452276754.jpg?v=1787117208"},{"product_id":"french-housewife-and-her-husband-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"French Housewife and Her Husband - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print from the Yokohama-e genre, depicting a French couple as viewed by a Japanese artist during the late Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the late Edo period as Japan opened its ports to international trade. These prints functioned as visual reports for a Japanese public curious about the appearance, customs, and fashion of foreign visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts a French couple in a domestic setting. The man sits in a Western-style chair, wearing a dark jacket and trousers, while smoking a cigar. The woman stands beside him, dressed in a voluminous gown with a headpiece, holding a small birdcage. The artist employs the traditional woodblock technique to render these unfamiliar subjects, resulting in a stylistic blend where Western clothing is interpreted through the lens of Japanese graphic conventions. The figures are outlined with clear, controlled lines, and the colour palette remains relatively muted, typical of the period's printing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch works provide a record of the cultural exchange occurring in treaty ports like Yokohama. The inclusion of Japanese text, or cartouches, identifies the subjects for the viewer, framing the foreign couple as exotic curiosities. The print captures a specific moment in history when the isolationist policies of the Tokugawa shogunate were ending, and the influx of Westerners began to alter the visual culture of Japan. The depiction of the man's facial hair and the woman's elaborate attire reflects the Japanese artist's attempt to document foreign aesthetics with limited direct exposure to the subjects themselves. This print is a piece of historical documentation, offering insight into how nineteenth-century Japanese society perceived and categorised the arrival of European visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512979132751,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512993550671,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512993583439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512993616207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512993648975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512993681743,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512993714511,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512993747279,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512993780047,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512993812815,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512993845583,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512993878351,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/French-Housewife-and-Her-Husband_Poster_CompositorV1_1786452515281.jpg?v=1787117515"},{"product_id":"mounted-russian-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"Mounted Russian - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print from the Yokohama-e genre, depicting a Russian figure on horseback, produced during the late Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the late Edo period. As Japan opened its ports to international trade, artists produced these prints to satisfy public curiosity regarding the appearance and customs of foreigners. The work depicts a Russian figure on horseback, rendered with the characteristic stylisation of the Utagawa school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject wears a dark coat with a blue mantle, seated atop a black horse. The composition is balanced, with the figure positioned in profile to allow for a clear view of the attire and the horse. Yoshitora employs a flat application of colour, typical of the medium, with bold outlines defining the forms. The background is a uniform, warm yellow, which allows the darker tones of the horse and the figure's clothing to stand out. Textual elements, including the title cartouche and descriptive calligraphy, are integrated into the composition, providing context for the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitora was a prolific designer of such prints, often focusing on military or diplomatic figures from various nations. These works provide a record of how Japanese society perceived the influx of Westerners during the mid-nineteenth century. The print demonstrates the technical precision of the woodblock process, with clean registration of the colour blocks. The horse is depicted with a degree of anatomical simplification, common in prints of this era, where the focus remained on the exotic nature of the subject rather than strict realism. This piece is an example of the visual documentation that defined the early interactions between Japan and the West, capturing a moment of cultural exchange through the lens of traditional printmaking techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512983621967,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512996925775,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512996958543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512996991311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512997024079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512997056847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512997089615,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512997122383,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512997155151,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512997187919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512997220687,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512997253455,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Mounted-Russian_Poster_CompositorV1_1786452726037.jpg?v=1787117613"},{"product_id":"snow-at-an-early-morning-market-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"Snow at an Early Morning Market - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print from the Yokohama-e genre depicting Chinese merchants in a snowy Japanese market, created during the late Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the Yokohama-e genre, a category of ukiyo-e that emerged following the opening of the port of Yokohama to foreign trade in 1859. These prints documented the arrival of foreigners, including merchants and diplomats from various nations, as they navigated the unfamiliar customs of mid-nineteenth-century Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts two Chinese figures navigating a snowy morning market. The artist employs a clear, graphic style to distinguish the subjects from the surrounding environment. The falling snow is rendered through small, white, triangular marks against a dark, atmospheric sky. The figures are positioned centrally, sheltered by a large paper umbrella, while other market-goers appear in the background, providing a sense of daily activity despite the inclement weather. The colour palette is restrained, relying on deep indigos, muted greys, and the pale yellow of the moon to establish the cold, early-hour setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitora was a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi and became known for his prolific output of prints depicting foreign subjects. This work captures a specific moment of cultural encounter. The attention to the clothing and the specific goods carried by the figures reflects the curiosity of the Japanese public regarding the new international community. The print serves as a visual record of the rapid social changes occurring in Japan during the late Edo period. The lines are precise, characteristic of the woodblock medium, and the composition balances the figures with the surrounding market scene, creating a narrative quality that invites the viewer to observe the interaction between the subjects and their environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513014260047,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513027531087,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513027563855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513027596623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513027629391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513027662159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513027694927,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513027727695,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513027760463,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513027793231,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513027825999,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513027858767,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Snow-at-an-Early-Morning-Market_Poster_CompositorV1_1786453445052.jpg?v=1787118039"},{"product_id":"north-american-ship-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"North American Ship - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nineteenth-century Japanese woodblock print depicting a Western steamship, created during the opening of Japanese ports to international trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the Yokohama-e genre, a category of Japanese art that emerged following the opening of Japanese ports to foreign trade in the mid-nineteenth century. These prints functioned as visual news reports, documenting the unfamiliar technology, clothing, and customs of the foreigners arriving in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts a steam-powered paddle ship, a vessel that would have appeared alien to the Japanese public at the time. Yoshitora employs a combination of traditional woodblock techniques and a fascination with Western industrial design. The ship is rendered with a focus on its mechanical features, such as the paddle wheel and the thick plume of smoke billowing from the funnel, which contrasts with the stylised, rhythmic waves of the sea below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper left corner, a portrait of a Western figure is enclosed within a circular frame, a common device in Yokohama-e to provide context or identify the nationality of the visitors. The surrounding text provides a contemporary Japanese interpretation of North American geography and politics, reflecting the curiosity and apprehension of the era. The colour palette is restrained, relying on the characteristic pigments of the period, including Prussian blue and earthy tones for the smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, this print captures the collision between the isolationist traditions of the Edo period and the encroaching influence of global industrialisation. It is a record of how Japanese artists attempted to process and categorise the rapid changes occurring on their shores. The work remains a clear example of the intersection between reportage and artistic expression in nineteenth-century Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mountains-and-rivers-along-the-kisokaido-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMountains and Rivers Along the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jo-and-uba-of-takasago-looking-at-the-rising-sun-totoya-hokkei\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJo and Uba of Takasago Looking at the Rising Sun - Totoya Hokkei — Totoya Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513022550351,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513033331023,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513033363791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513033396559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513033429327,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513033462095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513033494863,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513033527631,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513033560399,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513033593167,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513033625935,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513033658703,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/North-American-Ship_Poster_CompositorV1_1786453324856.jpg?v=1787118196"},{"product_id":"cherries-at-night-at-new-shimabara-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"Cherries at Night at New Shimabara - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodblock triptych by Utagawa Yoshitora depicting the lively atmosphere of the New Shimabara district during the cherry blossom season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora captures the atmosphere of the New Shimabara pleasure district during the cherry blossom season. The composition is a triptych, a common format for ukiyo-e artists to depict expansive urban scenes. Yoshitora, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, demonstrates his technical skill in balancing the busy activity of the street with the delicate, ephemeral nature of the blooming trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is set at night, illuminated by lanterns that cast a soft glow on the figures below. The artist includes a mix of traditional and modern elements, reflecting the rapid social changes occurring in Japan during the Meiji period. One observes horse-drawn carriages alongside traditional rickshaws, illustrating the transition of urban transport. The figures are dressed in patterned kimonos, their poses suggesting a casual evening stroll through the district. The cherry blossoms, rendered in pale pink, provide a contrast to the dark sky and the architectural lines of the buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitora uses a clear, graphic approach to define the spatial depth of the street. The gate serves as a frame for the activity occurring in the background, drawing the eye toward the centre of the print. The colour palette relies on muted tones for the structures and clothing, allowing the pink of the blossoms and the warm light of the lanterns to provide visual interest. This work offers a glimpse into the social life of the era, documenting the intersection of traditional customs and the arrival of new technologies in late nineteenth-century Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513061675343,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513072456015,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513072488783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513072521551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513072554319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513072587087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513072619855,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513072652623,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513072685391,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513072718159,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513072750927,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513072783695,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Cherries-at-Night-at-New-Shimabara_Poster_CompositorV1_1786453810944.jpg?v=1787118516"},{"product_id":"a-distant-view-of-yokohama-from-kanagawa-utagawa-yoshitora-1","title":"A Distant View of Yokohama from Kanagawa - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodblock triptych by Utagawa Yoshitora depicting the bustling port of Yokohama and the arrival of foreign ships in the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis triptych by Utagawa Yoshitora captures the rapid transformation of Japan during the Bakumatsu period. As a work of Yokohama-e, it documents the foreign influence arriving at the port of Yokohama, which had recently opened to international trade. The composition is divided across three sheets, showing a bustling scene at Kanagawa overlooking the bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, figures in traditional Japanese attire navigate a busy thoroughfare filled with teahouses and shops. The artist employs a high vantage point to survey the activity, allowing for a clear view of the harbour. Several Western-style ships are visible on the water, marking the arrival of new technology and commerce. In the distance, the silhouette of Mount Fuji provides a stable, traditional anchor to a scene defined by change. The use of Prussian blue, a pigment introduced to Japan from the West, is evident in the water and sky, reflecting the technical shifts occurring in print production at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitora, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, was known for his ability to render complex urban scenes. This print functions as a visual record of the era, balancing the domestic life of the local population with the encroaching presence of global maritime trade. The inclusion of numerous banners and signs adds a layer of graphic detail, typical of the period's interest in documenting the specificities of the port city. The print remains a primary source for understanding how Japanese artists interpreted the sudden influx of foreign vessels and the resulting shift in the national outlook during the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagakubo-station-28-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNagakubo (Station 28) - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513075667279,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513105092943,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513105125711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513105158479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513105191247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513105224015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513105256783,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513105289551,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513105322319,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513105355087,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513105387855,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513105420623,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Distant-View-of-Yokohama-from-Kanagawa_Poster_CompositorV1_1786454047220.jpg?v=1787118620"},{"product_id":"solitary-travelers-guide-to-railway-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"Solitary Traveler's Guide to Railway - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora depicting a steam locomotive passing beneath a bridge of observers, documenting Japan's modernisation in the Meiji era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora captures a moment of transition in Meiji-era Japan. The composition is divided into two distinct registers. The upper section features a group of travellers standing on a pedestrian bridge, observing the scene below. They are dressed in traditional attire, reflecting the social customs of the period. The lower section depicts a steam locomotive emerging from a cutting, a symbol of the rapid modernisation and industrialisation that defined the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print functions as a visual guide, incorporating a timetable at the top that provides information for passengers. The juxtaposition of the traditional figures on the bridge and the mechanical power of the train illustrates the cultural shift occurring as Japan integrated Western technology. Yoshitora, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, was known for his interest in foreign subjects and the changing urban environment of Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette is characteristic of the period, utilising mineral-based pigments that have aged to a soft, balanced tone. The lines are precise, defining the structural elements of the bridge and the mechanical components of the locomotive. The perspective is somewhat flattened, a common trait in Japanese printmaking that prioritises the clarity of the narrative over strict Western realism. This work provides a record of how the introduction of the railway was perceived and documented by contemporary artists. It serves as a visual document of the intersection between traditional Japanese life and the arrival of the industrial age, capturing the curiosity and apprehension of the public as they encountered new modes of transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-moon-viewing-promontory-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Moon-Viewing Promontory - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513099358543,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513102799183,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513102831951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513102864719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513102897487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513102930255,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513102963023,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513102995791,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513103028559,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513103061327,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513103094095,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513103126863,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Solitary-Traveler-s-Guide-to-Railway_Poster_CompositorV1_1786453925246.jpg?v=1787118880"},{"product_id":"an-american-carousing-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"An American Carousing - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora, depicting a social encounter between an American visitor and a Japanese woman in the 1860s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print, titled An American Carousing, belongs to the genre of Yokohama-e, which emerged during the late Edo period following the opening of Japanese ports to foreign trade. Utagawa Yoshitora, a pupil of the master Utagawa Kuniyoshi, produced this work around 1861 to satisfy public curiosity regarding the appearance and habits of Westerners arriving in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts an American man in Western attire, including a hat and dark jacket, standing beside a Japanese woman dressed in a patterned kimono. The man holds a glass and a bottle, suggesting a scene of social indulgence. The woman, wearing high wooden geta sandals, appears to be accompanying him. The artist uses a flat, graphic approach to represent the figures, typical of the Utagawa school, while the yellow background provides a neutral space that emphasises the contrast between the two subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch prints functioned as visual news reports for a populace largely unfamiliar with foreign customs. The inclusion of Japanese text within a decorative cartouche identifies the subject matter for the viewer. The work demonstrates the cultural exchange occurring at the time, as Japanese artists attempted to interpret and document the arrival of foreigners. The print captures a specific moment of social interaction, reflecting the curiosity and occasional bewilderment that characterised the early years of the Meiji Restoration era. The lines are clear and defined, characteristic of the woodblock printing process, and the colour palette remains relatively restrained, focusing on the patterns of the woman's kimono and the solid blocks of colour defining the man's clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-moon-viewing-promontory-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Moon-Viewing Promontory - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513099391311,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513116561743,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513116594511,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513116627279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513116660047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513116692815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513116725583,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513116758351,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513116791119,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513116823887,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513116856655,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513116889423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/An-American-Carousing_Poster_CompositorV1_1786454311760.jpg?v=1787118881"},{"product_id":"english-ship-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"English Ship - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodblock print from the Yokohama-e genre, depicting a Western sailing vessel and an officer, created during the opening of Japanese ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the mid-nineteenth century as Japan opened its ports to foreign trade. These prints functioned as visual news reports for a Japanese public curious about the appearance and technology of Western visitors. The composition features a large, multi-masted sailing vessel, rendered with a blend of traditional Japanese woodblock techniques and an attempt to capture the specific mechanical details of foreign naval architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper left corner, a circular inset portrait depicts a Western figure, likely an English naval officer or merchant, providing a human element to the technical subject. The ship itself is depicted with a focus on its rigging, sails, and hull, reflecting the fascination with Western maritime engineering. The inclusion of text blocks, or cartouches, provides descriptive information about the vessel, its origins, and its capabilities, typical of the educational intent behind many Yokohama-e works. The colour palette is restrained, relying on the characteristic blue tones of the sea and sky, contrasted against the dark, solid form of the ship and the red accents of the flags and cartouches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitora was a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi and became one of the most prolific artists in the production of these foreign-themed prints. His work captures a specific moment in Japanese history where the isolationist policies of the Edo period began to yield to international contact. The print serves as a record of how Western technology was perceived and documented by Japanese artists of the time, balancing the need for accurate representation with the stylistic conventions of the Ukiyo-e tradition. The lines are precise, defining the complex structure of the ship's masts and ropes, while the sea is represented through simplified, rhythmic patterns that suggest movement without attempting full Western-style perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-moon-viewing-promontory-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Moon-Viewing Promontory - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513126129999,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513135108431,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513135141199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513135173967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513135206735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513135239503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513135272271,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513135305039,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513135337807,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513135370575,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513135403343,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513135436111,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/English-Ship_Poster_CompositorV1_1786453042389.jpg?v=1787119343"},{"product_id":"vehicles-on-the-streets-of-tokyo-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"Vehicles on the Streets of Tokyo - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora documenting the diverse modes of transport in Meiji-era Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora captures the rapid modernisation of Japan during the Meiji period. The composition functions as a visual catalogue of transport methods, ranging from traditional hand-pulled carts and rickshaws to imported Western technology like steam-powered engines and horse-drawn carriages. Yoshitora, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, was known for his interest in foreign subjects and the changing urban environment of Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is organised as a triptych, presenting a dense array of figures and machines. The artist employs a flat perspective, typical of the Ukiyo-e tradition, which allows for the clear documentation of each vehicle type. The colour palette is dominated by bold reds, greens, and blues, applied with the characteristic precision of the woodblock medium. Each section of the image provides a glimpse into the social and technological shifts of the era, where traditional Japanese attire meets the influx of Western-style hats and coats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy documenting these diverse modes of transit, the work provides a record of a society in transition. The inclusion of steamships in the background suggests the expansion of trade and travel, while the foreground focuses on the daily bustle of city streets. The print avoids a singular narrative, instead offering a collection of vignettes that reflect the curiosity of the Japanese public regarding new industrial developments. This piece remains a valuable document for those interested in the history of urban transport and the visual culture of nineteenth-century Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/women-near-a-river-utagawa-kuniyoshi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWomen Near a River - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lantern-float-kitagawa-utamaro\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLantern Float - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513137992015,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513164468559,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513164501327,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513164534095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513164566863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513164599631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513164632399,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513164665167,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513164697935,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513164730703,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513164763471,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513164796239,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Vehicles-on-the-Streets-of-Tokyo_Poster_CompositorV1_1786454672449.jpg?v=1787119412"},{"product_id":"america-enjoying-hot-air-balloons-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"America: Enjoying Hot Air Balloons - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1861 woodblock triptych by Utagawa Yoshitora depicting an imagined scene of Americans enjoying hot air balloons, a classic example of Yokohama-e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora, produced in 1861, belongs to the genre of Yokohama-e. These prints emerged during the late Edo period to satisfy public curiosity regarding the arrival of foreigners in Japan. Yoshitora, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, depicts an imagined scene of American life, focusing on the novelty of hot air ballooning. The composition is a triptych, a common format for narrative scenes in Japanese printmaking, allowing for a wide, panoramic view of the harbour setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are dressed in mid-nineteenth-century Western attire, with women in voluminous crinoline skirts and men in formal frock coats. Their posture and the architectural details of the buildings reflect the Japanese artist's interpretation of Western life, filtered through the lens of contemporary travelogues and imported illustrations. The American flag, with its stars and stripes, is prominently displayed, serving as a clear signifier of the subject matter. The large, spherical balloons dominate the sky, their netting and baskets rendered with precise, thin lines. The sea is depicted in a deep, saturated blue, contrasting with the lighter tones of the sky and the architectural elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work provides a window into the Japanese fascination with foreign technology and customs during a period of rapid transition. Rather than a realistic depiction, the print functions as a cultural curiosity, blending traditional woodblock techniques with exotic subject matter. The use of colour is balanced, with the deep blues of the water and clothing providing a stable base for the lighter, airy elements of the balloons and the sky. It remains a fascinating example of how Japanese artists visualised the distant, unfamiliar world of the West during the final years of the shogunate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-moon-viewing-promontory-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Moon-Viewing Promontory - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513140416847,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513158865231,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513158897999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513158930767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513158963535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513158996303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513159029071,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513159061839,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513159094607,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513159127375,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513159160143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513159192911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/America_-Enjoying-Hot-Air-Balloons_Poster_CompositorV1_1786453072695.jpg?v=1787119432"},{"product_id":"foreigners-enjoying-a-party-gaikokujin-yukyo-no-zu-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"Foreigners Enjoying a Party (Gaikokujin yūkyō no zu) - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1861 woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora depicting a social gathering between Westerners and Japanese entertainers in Yokohama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora, produced in 1861, belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e. These prints documented the arrival of Westerners in Japan following the opening of the port of Yokohama in 1859. The work depicts a social gathering where foreign men and women interact with Japanese entertainers. The composition is divided into three panels, a common format for ukiyo-e prints of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisual elements reflect the curiosity of the Japanese public regarding foreign customs. The Western figures are dressed in mid-nineteenth-century attire, including top hats and crinoline dresses, while the Japanese women wear traditional kimono. The interior setting combines Western-style furniture, such as chairs and tables, with Japanese architectural features like sliding doors. The artist employs a flat perspective and clear outlines, characteristic of the ukiyo-e tradition, to organise the complex scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitora was a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi and became known for his prolific output of prints documenting foreign subjects. This specific work captures a moment of cultural exchange, albeit through the lens of contemporary Japanese observation. The inclusion of musical instruments and dining items suggests a festive atmosphere. The print serves as a historical record of how the Japanese perceived the sudden influx of international visitors during the Bakumatsu period. The colour palette is balanced, utilising traditional woodblock pigments to render both the Western clothing and the Japanese interior with clarity. This print is a representative example of the fascination with the outside world that defined the early years of Japan's modernisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-moon-viewing-promontory-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Moon-Viewing Promontory - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513153065295,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513159651663,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513159684431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513159717199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513159749967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513159782735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513159815503,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513159848271,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513159881039,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513159913807,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513159946575,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513159979343,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Foreigners-Enjoying-a-Party-Gaikokujin-y-ky-no-zu-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786454525618.jpg?v=1787119523"},{"product_id":"evening-glow-on-a-traveling-drama-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"Evening Glow on a Traveling Drama - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora depicting Chinese visitors observing a Japanese Kabuki performance in a Yokohama port setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora captures a cross-cultural encounter during the Bakumatsu period. The composition is divided into two distinct registers. The upper section depicts a theatrical performance on a wooden stage, where actors in traditional costume are illuminated by candles. The lower section shows a group of Chinese observers, identifiable by their hairstyles and attire, watching the performance with curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitora was a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi and produced numerous works during the mid-nineteenth century. His output often included Yokohama-e, a genre of prints documenting the arrival of foreigners in Japan following the opening of the ports. This specific work reflects the fascination with international visitors, placing them as spectators to indigenous Japanese cultural practices. The artist employs a clear, graphic style typical of the Utagawa school, using bold outlines and a controlled palette to define the figures and the architectural space of the stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print serves as a visual record of the social atmosphere in Yokohama during a period of rapid change. The contrast between the theatrical artifice on stage and the observational stance of the audience creates a narrative of cultural exchange. The use of candles to light the stage provides a sense of time and atmosphere, suggesting an evening performance. The print is a characteristic example of the period's interest in documenting the presence of diverse international groups within the Japanese urban environment. The flat perspective and decorative arrangement of the figures are hallmarks of the Ukiyo-e tradition, which prioritised clarity and narrative legibility over realistic depth. This piece offers a glimpse into the intersection of traditional Japanese theatre and the new reality of a globalised port city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-moon-viewing-promontory-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Moon-Viewing Promontory - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513155948879,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513173840207,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513173872975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513173905743,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513173938511,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513173971279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513174004047,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513174036815,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513174069583,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513174102351,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513174135119,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513174167887,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Evening-Glow-on-a-Traveling-Drama_Poster_CompositorV1_1786454886219.jpg?v=1787119681"},{"product_id":"an-american-on-horseback-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"An American on Horseback - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora, depicting an American visitor on horseback during the opening of Japan to the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the late Edo period. As Japan ended its policy of national isolation, artists produced these images to satisfy public curiosity regarding the appearance and customs of foreigners arriving in the port of Yokohama. The print depicts an American man mounted on a horse, rendered with the characteristic stylistic conventions of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure wears a Western-style coat, trousers, and a hat, while smoking a cigar. The horse is depicted in a stylised manner, with a deep reddish-brown coat and blue-tinted hooves. A pink scroll in the upper left corner contains Japanese text identifying the subject as an American. The composition is flat, typical of the ukiyo-e tradition, with the subject isolated against a plain, light-coloured background. The artist employs clear, defined outlines and a limited colour palette to convey the exotic nature of the visitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtagawa Yoshitora was a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi and became a prolific designer of these prints. His work often focused on the arrival of Westerners, including diplomats, merchants, and soldiers. These prints functioned as a form of visual news, allowing the Japanese public to familiarise themselves with the dress and equipment of people from the United States, Britain, and other nations. The print provides a historical record of the cultural exchange occurring at the time, capturing the fascination with the unfamiliar technology and fashion introduced by foreign visitors. The work is a representative example of how traditional Japanese printmaking techniques adapted to document the rapid modernisation and opening of the country during the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-moon-viewing-promontory-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Moon-Viewing Promontory - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitora","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513157849423,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513174561103,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513174593871,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513174626639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513174659407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513174692175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513174724943,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513174757711,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513174790479,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513174823247,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513174856015,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513174888783,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/An-American-on-Horseback_Poster_CompositorV1_1786455029738.jpg?v=1787119774"},{"product_id":"english-couple-sharing-an-umbrella-utagawa-yoshitora","title":"English Couple Sharing an Umbrella - Utagawa Yoshitora","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora, depicting an English couple in Western attire during the opening of Japanese ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the late Edo period as Japan began to open its ports to international trade. These prints functioned as visual reportage, satisfying the curiosity of the Japanese public regarding the appearance, dress, and customs of foreigners arriving in Yokohama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts an English couple standing beneath a shared umbrella, a motif that highlights the cultural fascination with Western accessories. The man wears a military-style jacket with epaulettes and a brimmed hat, while the woman is dressed in a voluminous skirt and a patterned head covering. Yoshitora employs a flat, graphic approach to the figures, typical of the period, with bold outlines and a limited colour palette. The background is a uniform, pale yellow, which directs the viewer's attention entirely to the subjects and their attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scroll-like cartouche in the upper right corner contains Japanese text, identifying the figures as English. The artist's signature and seal are present in the lower left, confirming the work's origin within the Utagawa school. This print is a document of a specific historical moment, capturing the initial encounter between Japanese artists and the influx of Western visitors. The stylised rendering of the figures reflects the artist's reliance on hearsay and limited direct observation, resulting in a unique interpretation of Western fashion through a traditional Japanese aesthetic lens. 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