{"title":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"triptych-nocturnal-battle-in-rain-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Triptych: Nocturnal Battle in Rain - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dramatic woodblock triptych by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicting a nocturnal battle scene from the Soga Monogatari, characterised by intense action and atmospheric rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis triptych by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicts a dramatic scene from the Soga Monogatari, a classic Japanese tale concerning the revenge of the Soga brothers. The composition captures the chaos of a night raid, with figures engaged in combat amidst a heavy downpour. The rain is rendered through vertical lines that cross the entire image, creating a sense of atmospheric density and urgency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshikazu, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, employs the traditional musha-e (warrior print) style to convey the intensity of the conflict. The figures are positioned across three panels, their postures dynamic and expressive. The colour palette relies on muted earth tones, deep blues, and accents of red, which draw the eye to the central figures and their weaponry. Each character is identified by cartouches, a common feature in nineteenth-century Japanese prints that provided viewers with context regarding the specific historical or legendary figures involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the technical skill required for multi-panel woodblock production. The registration of the blocks allows for a cohesive narrative flow across the three sheets. The use of negative space is minimal, as the artist fills the frame with trees, weaponry, and the relentless rain, which serves to compress the action into a confined, high-stakes environment. This work reflects the popular interest in historical drama and heroic narratives that defined the late Edo period. The attention to detail in the armour and the varied expressions of the combatants provide a clear window into the aesthetic priorities of the Utagawa school during this era.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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 Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58528375046479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58528375112015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58528375210319,"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":58528375243087,"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":58528375308623,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Triptych_-Nocturnal-Battle-in-Rain_Poster_CompositorV1_1786443607479.jpg?v=1787104947"},{"product_id":"french-woman-and-chinese-servant-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"French Woman and Chinese Servant - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Japanese woodblock print from the Yokohama-e genre, depicting a French woman on horseback with a Chinese servant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu belongs to the Yokohama-e genre, a category of ukiyo-e that emerged during the late Edo period. As Japan opened its ports to international trade, artists produced these works to satisfy public curiosity regarding foreigners and their customs. The print depicts a French woman mounted on a horse, accompanied by a Chinese servant who carries a small child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshikazu employs the traditional aesthetic conventions of the Utagawa school, yet the subject matter reflects the rapid social changes occurring in mid-nineteenth-century Japan. The composition is structured with a clear focus on the figures, set against a neutral background that allows the details of their attire to remain the primary point of interest. The woman wears a bonnet and a voluminous skirt, while the servant is dressed in traditional Chinese garments. The inclusion of text, or cartouches, provides descriptive information about the foreign lands and people represented, a common feature in prints intended to educate the Japanese populace about the wider world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lines are precise and clean, characteristic of the woodblock printing techniques of the era. The colour palette is restrained, using soft tones that complement the graphic quality of the ink outlines. This work serves as a historical document of the period, capturing the fascination with the exotic and the unfamiliar that defined the Yokohama-e movement. It offers a glimpse into how Japanese artists interpreted the arrival of Westerners and their associates during a time of significant transition. The print is a fine example of the intersection between traditional Japanese printmaking and the influx of new cultural information that arrived via the port of 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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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 Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511432876367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511432941903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511433040207,"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":58511433072975,"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":58511433138511,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/French-Woman-and-Chinese-Servant_Poster_CompositorV1_1786443750611.jpg?v=1787105336"},{"product_id":"englishmen-igirisujin-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Englishmen (Igirisujin) - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu, depicting two Englishmen in nineteenth-century attire against a maritime backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print, titled Englishmen (Igirisujin), belongs to the Yokohama-e genre, a category of ukiyo-e produced during the late Edo period. These prints documented the arrival of foreigners in Japan following the opening of the port of Yokohama in 1859. Utagawa Yoshikazu, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, captured the curiosity of the Japanese public regarding Western visitors through these depictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features two men dressed in mid-nineteenth-century European attire. One figure sits on a simple wooden stool, holding a flagpole that bears a stylised Union Jack. The other stands beside him, wearing a top hat and a long coat. Behind them, a large sailing vessel occupies the sea, providing context for their arrival. The artist employs a flat, graphic approach to the figures, typical of the period, while the colour palette remains restrained, relying on muted greens, blues, and earthy tones to define the clothing and the maritime setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch prints functioned as visual news reports for a population largely unfamiliar with Western customs, fashion, and technology. The exaggerated facial features and the specific attention to the details of the clothing reflect the artist's attempt to interpret foreign subjects through a traditional Japanese aesthetic lens. The inclusion of the ship serves to ground the figures in the reality of the international trade that defined the era. This work offers a glimpse into the cultural exchange and the fascination with the outside world that characterised 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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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 Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511477604687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511477670223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511477768527,"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":58511477801295,"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":58511477866831,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Englishmen-Igirisujin-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786444084865.jpg?v=1787105791"},{"product_id":"french-people-furansujin-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"French People (Furansujin) - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu, depicting a French woman and child in the distinctive style of the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu 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. During this period, Japanese artists sought to document the appearance, customs, and technology of the foreigners who arrived in their country. These works provided the Japanese public with a visual record of people from distant nations, often blending accurate observation with stylistic conventions of the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print depicts a French woman holding a child, rendered with the characteristic flat planes and bold outlines of the ukiyo-e tradition. The woman wears a voluminous skirt, a fashion silhouette that fascinated Japanese observers of Western dress. Her attire is simplified into large blocks of colour, with the green bodice and muted skirt contrasting against the child's red garment. The artist employs a limited palette, typical of the woodblock printing process of the time, to create a clear and legible image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtagawa Yoshikazu was a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi and became one of the most prolific contributors to the Yokohama-e style. His work captures a moment of cultural curiosity, where the unfamiliar is translated into the visual language of the Japanese printmaker. The composition is straightforward, focusing on the figures against a plain background, which allows the viewer to concentrate on the details of the clothing and the interaction between the mother and child. This print serves as a historical document of the early encounters between Japan and the West, reflecting the fascination with the exotic that defined the mid-nineteenth century 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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-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;\"\u003eA Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58595547513167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58595547578703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58595547677007,"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":58595547709775,"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":58595547775311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/French-People-Furansujin-_Poster_CompositorV1_1787947403302.jpg?v=1787948704"},{"product_id":"inside-a-foreign-restaurant-ijin-yashiki-ryori-no-zu-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Inside a Foreign Restaurant (Ijin yashiki ryōri no zu) - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print from the Yokohama-e genre, depicting the interior of a Western-style restaurant in 1860s Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu, dating to the early 1860s, belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e. These prints emerged following the opening of the port of Yokohama to international trade in 1859. They document the fascination of the Japanese public with the arrival of foreigners, their customs, and their technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this scene, Yoshikazu depicts the interior of a Western-style restaurant. The composition focuses on three men, likely Westerners, engaged in culinary tasks. One figure stands, holding a basket suspended from a ceiling hook, while another sits near a stove, and a third works at a wooden table. A small dog sits in the foreground, observing the activity. The artist employs a flat, graphic style typical of the period, using clear outlines and a limited palette of colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print provides a window into the cultural exchange occurring during the Bakumatsu period. The depiction of Western clothing, such as frock coats, and the inclusion of foreign kitchen implements, reflect the curiosity of the Japanese artist and his audience. The work is not a realistic documentary photograph, but rather an imaginative interpretation of foreign life as perceived by a Japanese observer. The presence of a figure in the background, possibly a Chinese servant, adds another layer to the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the port city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtagawa Yoshikazu was a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi and produced many works documenting the changing social environment of Japan. His prints are valued for their historical record of the early encounters between Japan and the West. This piece captures the specific aesthetic of the Yokohama-e movement, where traditional woodblock techniques were applied to subjects that were entirely new to the Japanese visual vocabulary.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-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;\"\u003eA Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58595654664527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58595654730063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58595654828367,"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":58595654861135,"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":58595654926671,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Inside-a-Foreign-Restaurant-Ijin-yashiki-ry-ri-no-zu-_Poster_CompositorV1_1787950271382.jpg?v=1787951241"},{"product_id":"triptych-foreigners-from-the-five-nations-enjoying-a-banquet-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Triptych: Foreigners from the Five Nations enjoying a banquet - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodblock triptych depicting a banquet of Westerners in Yokohama, capturing the cultural curiosity of the late Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis triptych by Utagawa Yoshikazu belongs to the Yokohama-e genre, a category of woodblock prints produced during the late Edo period. These works documented the arrival of Westerners in the port of Yokohama following the end of Japan's isolationist policy. The print depicts a banquet scene featuring individuals identified as representatives from the Five Nations, including the United States, Britain, and France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided across three panels, showing a group of men and women in Western attire seated around dining tables. The interior is rendered with a blend of Japanese artistic conventions and an attempt to represent Western architectural elements, such as the arched doorway and classical columns. The figures wear mid-nineteenth-century European fashion, including top hats, bonnets, and crinoline dresses, which were subjects of great curiosity to the Japanese public at the time. A Japanese servant is shown attending to the guests, providing a cultural contrast within the domestic setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshikazu uses a palette of muted tones, typical of the period's woodblock printing techniques. The print serves as a visual record of the cultural exchange and the fascination with foreign customs that defined the early years of the Meiji era. The inclusion of sunflowers and other floral arrangements adds a decorative quality to the scene, while the labels in Japanese script identify the nationalities of the guests. This work provides an insight into how Japanese artists interpreted the appearance and social habits of foreigners during a period of rapid social change. The print is a characteristic example of the curiosity and observational nature of Yokohama-e, capturing a moment of transition in Japanese 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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-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;\"\u003eA Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58595836854607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58595836920143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58595837018447,"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":58595837051215,"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":58595837116751,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Triptych_-Foreigners-from-the-Five-Nations-enjoying-a-banquet_Poster_CompositorV1_1787953073054.jpg?v=1787954171"},{"product_id":"street-scene-with-geisha-and-courtesan-toto-hanei-no-zu-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Street Scene with Geisha and Courtesan (Totō Han'ei no zu) - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodblock triptych by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicting a lively street scene with geisha and courtesans in Edo-period Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis triptych by Utagawa Yoshikazu captures the bustling atmosphere of Edo-period Japan. The composition depicts a street scene featuring geisha and courtesans, figures who were central to the urban culture of the time. Yoshikazu, a student of the master Utagawa Kuniyoshi, employs the characteristic woodblock techniques of the mid-nineteenth century, focusing on the elaborate patterns of the kimonos and the architectural details of the surrounding buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print displays the typical Ukiyo-e approach to spatial arrangement, where figures are placed against a flattened architectural backdrop. The artist uses a balanced palette, incorporating muted earth tones alongside more saturated colours in the garments. Each panel contributes to a wider narrative of city life, showing the interaction between the primary subjects and the smaller figures in the background. The attention to textile design is evident, as the artist delineates various floral and geometric motifs across the clothing of the women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a genre piece, this work provides a window into the fashion and social customs of the era. The figures are rendered with the elongated proportions common in the Utagawa school, reflecting the aesthetic preferences of the time. The print serves as a record of the commercial and social activity within the capital, documenting the appearance of the merchant class and the entertainers who frequented the city streets. The use of multiple panels allows for a panoramic view, effectively conveying the scale of the urban environment while maintaining focus on the individual subjects.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/shimosuwa-from-sixty-nine-stations-of-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;\"\u003eShimosuwa, from Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nagasaki-maruyama-no-ke-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNagasaki, Maruyama no Ke - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58595872571727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58595872637263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58595872735567,"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":58595872768335,"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":58595872833871,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Street-Scene-with-Geisha-and-Courtesan-Tot-Han-ei-no-zu-_Poster_CompositorV1_1787955851568.jpg?v=1787956113"},{"product_id":"dutch-acrobats-from-the-series-of-five-countries-komojin-yuba-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Dutch Acrobats from the series of Five Countries (Komojin yūba) - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mid-nineteenth-century Japanese woodblock print depicting Dutch acrobats, part of the Yokohama-e genre documenting foreign visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu 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 served as a visual medium for the Japanese public to understand the appearance, customs, and technologies of the foreigners who arrived in their country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts a performance by Dutch acrobats, a subject that fascinated the local population. The central figure performs a handstand upon the back of a horse, while a second man stands to the side, observing the display. The horse is rendered with a distinctive star-patterned coat, reflecting the artist's imaginative interpretation of foreign livestock. The print employs the characteristic flat colour planes and bold outlines associated with the mid-nineteenth-century woodblock tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtagawa Yoshikazu, a pupil of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, was a prolific producer of these images. His work captures the curiosity of the era, documenting the cultural exchange between Japan and the West. The inclusion of the cartouche in the upper left corner provides the series title, while the publisher's mark of Jōshūya Kinzō is visible, confirming its commercial origin. The print offers a glimpse into the period when Japan began to integrate international influences into its visual culture, presenting the foreign as both exotic and performative.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-morning-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi: Morning Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/boating-party-with-children-swimming-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;\"\u003eBoating Party with Children Swimming - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58595964813647,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58595964879183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58595964977487,"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":58595965010255,"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":58595965075791,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Dutch-Acrobats-from-the-series-of-Five-Countries-Komojin-y-ba-_Poster_CompositorV1_1787956917922.jpg?v=1787957644"},{"product_id":"dutch-couple-oranda-koku-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Dutch Couple (Oranda koku) - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu, depicting Western visitors in Japan during the late Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu belongs to the Yokohama-e genre, a specific category of ukiyo-e that emerged during the late Edo period. Following the opening of the port of Yokohama to foreign trade in 1859, Japanese artists produced these prints to satisfy public curiosity regarding the appearance, customs, and technology of Western visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition presents a pair of figures identified as Dutch, accompanied by a dog. The artist employs the characteristic flat perspective and bold outlines typical of the period. The figures are rendered with a degree of caricature, reflecting the limited direct contact between Japanese artists and the foreigners they depicted. The man on the left wears a military-style uniform with gold epaulettes, while the figure on the right is dressed in civilian attire, complete with a pipe and a walking stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextual elements are integrated into the design, providing descriptive information about the subjects and their perceived origins. These inscriptions were common in Yokohama-e, serving as a form of reportage for a Japanese audience unfamiliar with Western dress and habits. The colour palette is restrained, relying on traditional woodblock pigments to define the clothing and the figures against a neutral background. This print serves as a historical record of the cultural encounter between Japan and the West during the Bakumatsu period, capturing the fascination with the exotic other that defined the era's visual culture.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-morning-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi: Morning Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/boating-party-with-children-swimming-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;\"\u003eBoating Party with Children Swimming - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596087234895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596087300431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596087398735,"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":58596087431503,"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":58596087497039,"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-Oranda-koku-_Poster_CompositorV1_1787957159905.jpg?v=1787958302"},{"product_id":"triptych-foreigners-enjoying-childrens-kabuki-at-the-gankiro-tea-house-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Triptych: Foreigners Enjoying Children's Kabuki at the Gankirō Tea House - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodblock triptych depicting a children's kabuki performance at the Gankirō tea house, observed by foreign visitors in 1860s Yokohama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock triptych by Utagawa Yoshikazu captures a specific cultural intersection in mid-nineteenth-century Japan. The scene depicts the Gankirō tea house in Yokohama, a port city that became a primary site for interaction between Japanese citizens and foreign merchants following the opening of the country to international trade. The composition is divided into three panels, showing a performance of children's kabuki taking place on a raised stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the background, a group of Western men in dark coats and hats observe the performance, their presence marking the rapid social changes occurring during the Bakumatsu period. The foreground focuses on the preparations behind the scenes, where performers and attendants adjust costumes and check their appearance in mirrors. The artist employs the characteristic flat perspective and bold outlines of the Ukiyo-e tradition, while the subject matter aligns with the Yokohama-e genre, which documented the arrival of foreigners and the curiosity they provoked among the local population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette is dominated by muted earth tones, deep greens, and indigo blues, typical of the pigments available to printmakers of the era. The architectural details of the tea house, including the sliding screens and wooden flooring, provide a structured environment for the busy activity of the performers. Yoshikazu, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, demonstrates a keen eye for the social dynamics of the time, documenting the blend of traditional Japanese entertainment with the encroaching influence of global trade. This print offers a view into a period of transition, where the isolationist policies of the past gave way to a new, cosmopolitan reality in Japanese urban centres.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-morning-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi: Morning Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/boating-party-with-children-swimming-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;\"\u003eBoating Party with Children Swimming - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596092641615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596092707151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596092805455,"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":58596092838223,"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":58596092903759,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Triptych_-Foreigners-Enjoying-Children-s-Kabuki-at-the-Gankir-Tea-House_Poster_CompositorV1_1787957968033.jpg?v=1787960627"},{"product_id":"french-photographer-furansu-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"French Photographer (Furansu) - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicting a French photographer and his companion, capturing the curiosity of the late Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the late Edo period. These prints documented the arrival of foreigners in the port city of Yokohama following the opening of Japan to international trade. The work depicts a French photographer at his camera, accompanied by a woman in Western dress. The artist captures the curiosity surrounding new technologies, such as the daguerreotype, which were introduced to Japan by European visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is characteristic of the period, featuring clear outlines and a flat application of colour. The photographer is shown hunched under a dark cloth, peering into the lens of a tripod-mounted camera, while the woman stands behind him. The artist uses a palette of muted tones, including soft greens, pale pinks, and deep blacks, to render the figures and their attire. A small table to the left holds bottles and a book, providing context to the photographic process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtagawa Yoshikazu was a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi and became known for his depictions of foreign subjects. These prints were popular among the Japanese public, who were eager to see representations of the people and customs from distant lands. The print serves as a historical record of the cultural exchange occurring at the time. The lines are precise, reflecting the technical skill required for woodblock printing. The work provides a glimpse into the fascination with Western modernity that defined the era, documenting the intersection of traditional Japanese art forms with the rapidly changing world of 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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-morning-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi: Morning Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/boating-party-with-children-swimming-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;\"\u003eBoating Party with Children Swimming - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596101751119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596101816655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596101914959,"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":58596101947727,"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":58596102013263,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/French-Photographer-Furansu-_Poster_CompositorV1_1787960247616.jpg?v=1787961087"},{"product_id":"chinese-couple-seikoku-nankin-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Chinese Couple (Seikoku Nankin) - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mid-nineteenth-century Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu, depicting a Chinese couple in traditional attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu belongs to the Yokohama-e genre, a category of ukiyo-e that emerged during the late Edo period. Following the opening of Japanese ports to foreign trade in the 1850s, artists produced these works to satisfy public curiosity regarding the appearance and customs of foreigners. Yoshikazu was a prolific designer of such prints, often depicting individuals from various nations with a blend of observation and artistic convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition presents a pair of figures identified as Chinese, rendered with the characteristic flat perspective and bold outlines of the period. The female figure wears a yellow robe adorned with swirling patterns, holding a small red parasol and a flower. The male figure is dressed in a green tunic and blue trousers, carrying a black umbrella. The figures are set against a plain, light-toned background, which draws attention to the specific details of their attire and accessories. The artist employs a limited colour palette, relying on the contrast between the warm yellow of the woman's garment and the cooler tones of the man's clothing to create visual balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrints of this nature functioned as a form of visual reportage for a society undergoing rapid change. While the depiction of the subjects may not align with contemporary ethnographic accuracy, the work provides insight into the Japanese perception of international visitors during the mid-nineteenth century. The inclusion of the publisher's mark, Izumiya Ichibei, confirms its commercial production for the urban market. This print is a representative example of how traditional printmaking techniques were adapted to document the arrival of global influences 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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-morning-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi: Morning Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/boating-party-with-children-swimming-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;\"\u003eBoating Party with Children Swimming - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596159816015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596159881551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596159979855,"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":58596160012623,"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":58596160078159,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Chinese-Couple-Seikoku-Nankin-_Poster_CompositorV1_1787963189113.jpg?v=1787963918"},{"product_id":"foreign-girls-and-boys-at-play-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Foreign Girls and Boys at Play - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicting Western children at play, created during the late Edo period as part of the Yokohama-e genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu belongs to the Yokohama-e genre, a category of ukiyo-e produced during the late Edo period. These works documented the arrival of foreigners in the port city of Yokohama following the opening of Japan to international trade. The print depicts a group of Western children engaged in various games, such as hoop rolling and marbles, set against a coastal backdrop featuring ships in the distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshikazu, a student of the master Utagawa Kuniyoshi, captures the curiosity of the Japanese public regarding Western customs and attire. The figures are rendered with the characteristic stylisation of the period, where Western clothing is interpreted through the lens of traditional Japanese printmaking techniques. The palette relies on the mineral pigments common to the era, including Prussian blue and organic reds, which have aged to create a distinct visual harmony. The composition is arranged to allow the viewer to observe the children from a slightly elevated perspective, a common device in ukiyo-e to manage multiple figures within a single frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, this print offers insight into the cultural exchange occurring in the mid-nineteenth century. The artist focuses on the novelty of the subjects, presenting the foreign children with a mixture of observation and artistic license. The inclusion of the ships in the background serves to contextualise the scene within the maritime trade environment that defined Yokohama at the time. This work remains a clear example of how Japanese printmakers processed the rapid modernisation and external influences that began to reshape the nation during the Bakumatsu period. The print is a fine specimen of the woodblock medium, showing the precision of the carving and the layering of colours that define the craft.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-morning-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi: Morning Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/boating-party-with-children-swimming-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;\"\u003eBoating Party with Children Swimming - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596191732047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596191797583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596191895887,"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":58596191928655,"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":58596191994191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Foreign-Girls-and-Boys-at-Play_Poster_CompositorV1_1787965704227.jpg?v=1787965993"},{"product_id":"russian-couple-oroshiajin-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Russian Couple (Oroshiajin) - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Japanese woodblock print from the Yokohama-e genre, depicting a Russian couple in mid-nineteenth-century European attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the Bakumatsu period. Following the opening of Japanese ports to international trade in the mid-nineteenth century, artists produced these works to satisfy public curiosity regarding foreign visitors. The print depicts a Russian couple engaged in a domestic scene, seated at a table with refreshments. The woman wears a voluminous yellow skirt and a dark bodice, while the man is dressed in a formal black coat and light trousers, reflecting the contemporary European fashion that fascinated the Japanese public at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshikazu employs the traditional woodblock techniques of the Utagawa school, yet the subject matter is distinctly modern for the era. The composition includes a small flag in the upper left corner, identifying the subjects as Russian, alongside Japanese text that provides geographical and cultural information about their home country. The inclusion of a potted plant and a tiered serving dish adds a sense of domesticity to the encounter. These prints were often sold as educational curiosities, allowing citizens in Edo to visualise the appearance and customs of people from distant lands. The lines are clear and defined, characteristic of the mass-produced prints intended for a wide audience. This work provides a glimpse into the cultural exchange and the rapid shifts in Japanese society during the transition into the Meiji era.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-morning-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi: Morning Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/boating-party-with-children-swimming-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;\"\u003eBoating Party with Children Swimming - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596209590607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596209656143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596209754447,"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":58596209787215,"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":58596209852751,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Russian-Couple-Oroshiajin-_Poster_CompositorV1_1787966097198.jpg?v=1787966669"},{"product_id":"russian-couple-oroshiajin-utagawa-yoshikazu-1","title":"Russian Couple (Oroshiajin) - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nineteenth-century Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicting a Russian couple, reflecting the cultural curiosity of the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the late Edo period. Following the opening of Japanese ports to foreign trade in the mid-nineteenth century, artists documented the appearance and customs of visitors from abroad. This specific work depicts a Russian couple, identified by the term Oroshiajin, standing before a ship anchored in the harbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe male figure wears a dark coat and cap, holding a parasol to shield himself from the sun. The female figure is dressed in a bonnet and a voluminous skirt featuring a repeating pattern of stylized animals and waves. A notable detail is the small framed image held by the woman, which mirrors the couple themselves, a recursive visual device often employed in ukiyo-e to add a layer of narrative interest. The background features a simplified rendering of a sailing vessel, reflecting the Japanese fascination with foreign maritime technology and dress during this period of transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshikazu, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, was particularly active in producing these prints for a public eager to understand the foreigners arriving at Yokohama. The composition is structured with a clear foreground focus on the figures, while the background remains relatively sparse. The colour palette relies on traditional woodblock pigments, with muted tones for the clothing and a distinct blue for the sea. This print provides a historical record of how nineteenth-century Japanese artists interpreted Western visitors, blending observational detail with the established conventions of the ukiyo-e school.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596224270671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596224336207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596224434511,"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":58596224467279,"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":58596224532815,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Russian-Couple-Oroshiajin-_Poster_CompositorV1_1787966684708.jpg?v=1787966889"},{"product_id":"chinese-man-in-native-costume-riding-a-black-horse-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Chinese Man in Native Costume Riding a Black Horse - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mid-nineteenth-century Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicting a man in Qing dynasty attire on horseback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the mid-nineteenth century as Japan began to open its ports to international trade. These prints provided the Japanese public with visual information about foreigners and their customs, often depicting individuals from various nations in a manner that combined observation with stylistic conventions of the Ukiyo-e tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition presents a figure in traditional Qing dynasty attire, mounted upon a dark horse. The artist employs a flat, graphic approach, prioritising clear outlines and bold colour blocks over atmospheric perspective. The rider wears a peach-coloured jacket and blue trousers, with the characteristic queue hairstyle visible. The horse is rendered in a solid, dark tone, contrasting with the muted, aged paper background. The saddle cloth features a repeating wave pattern, a common decorative element in Japanese printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtagawa Yoshikazu was a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi and became a prolific producer of these foreign-themed prints. His work reflects the curiosity of the Edo period populace regarding the outside world. The text included in the print serves as a label, identifying the subject's origin. The print is characterised by its clean lines and the deliberate, almost diagrammatic, representation of the subject. It functions as a historical document of the cultural exchange occurring at the time, capturing a specific moment when global encounters were being translated into the visual language of the Japanese woodblock print. The print retains the aesthetic qualities of the period, including the specific colour palette and the balanced, static pose of the horse and rider.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-morning-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi: Morning Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/boating-party-with-children-swimming-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;\"\u003eBoating Party with Children Swimming - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596266672463,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596266737999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596266836303,"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":58596266869071,"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":58596266934607,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Chinese-Man-in-Native-Costume-Riding-a-Black-Horse_Poster_CompositorV1_1787967587221.jpg?v=1787968224"},{"product_id":"foreigners-on-the-island-of-little-people-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Foreigners on the Island of Little People - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical woodblock print from the Yokohama-e genre, depicting Westerners interacting with miniature figures in a style influenced by Gulliver's Travels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu belongs to the Yokohama-e genre, a category of ukiyo-e that emerged during the late Edo period. These prints documented the arrival of foreign traders and diplomats in the port of Yokohama following the end of Japan's isolationist policy. Yoshikazu, a pupil of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, often produced works that blended observation with imaginative satire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts Westerners interacting with a miniature population, a visual trope inspired by Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels. The print features a large, seated Western man in a frock coat, his scale contrasted against smaller figures who attend to him. The inclusion of Japanese text provides a pseudo-scientific description of these foreigners, reflecting the curiosity and occasional xenophobia present in Japanese society during this period of rapid cultural change. The figures are rendered with the bold outlines and flat colour application characteristic of the mid-nineteenth-century woodblock tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the print demonstrates the standard multi-block printing process of the era. The palette is restrained, relying on primary and secondary colours to define the figures against a neutral paper background. The artist uses calligraphic lines to delineate the folds of the clothing and the facial features of the subjects. This work serves as a record of how Japanese artists attempted to process the sudden influx of Western influence, often by framing the unfamiliar through the lens of folklore and literary fantasy. It remains a curious example of how international relations were translated into popular visual media for the urban population of Edo.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-morning-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi: Morning Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/boating-party-with-children-swimming-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;\"\u003eBoating Party with Children Swimming - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596299538767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596299604303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596299702607,"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":58596299735375,"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":58596299800911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Foreigners-on-the-Island-of-Little-People_Poster_CompositorV1_1787967995911.jpg?v=1787968716"},{"product_id":"foreigners-drinking-alcohol-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Foreigners Drinking Alcohol - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print from the Yokohama-e genre depicting Westerners in a domestic setting, capturing the cultural curiosity of mid-nineteenth-century Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu belongs to the Yokohama-e genre, a category of ukiyo-e produced during the Bakumatsu and early Meiji periods. These works documented the arrival of Westerners in the port of Yokohama following the opening of Japan to international trade. The print depicts a domestic interior where two men and a woman, dressed in Western attire, gather around a circular table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition reflects the Japanese fascination with foreign customs, technology, and fashion during this era. The artist includes specific details such as the oil lamp, the glassware, and the Western-style furniture to convey the novelty of these visitors. The figures are rendered with the characteristic stylisation of the Utagawa school, blending traditional Japanese print techniques with an attempt to capture the unfamiliar appearance of foreigners. The woman pours a drink while the men sit, creating a scene of social interaction that would have appeared exotic to the contemporary Japanese viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the print employs the flat colour planes and strong outlines typical of mid-nineteenth-century woodblock production. The palette is restrained, relying on muted tones to define the interior space and the clothing of the subjects. The inclusion of a bookshelf and a window with curtains further emphasises the attempt to recreate a Western domestic setting. This work provides a record of the cultural exchange and curiosity that defined the period, offering a glimpse into how Japanese artists interpreted the sudden influx of foreign influence. It remains a document of the social observation that occurred as Japan transitioned into a new era of global engagement.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/xu-you-and-chao-fu-okumura-masanobu\" 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;\"\u003eXu You and Chao Fu - Okumura Masanobu — Okumura Masanobu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/drum-bridge-and-setting-sun-hill-meguro-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;\"\u003eDrum Bridge and Setting Sun Hill, Meguro - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596364419407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596364484943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596364583247,"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":58596364616015,"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":58596364681551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Foreigners-Drinking-Alcohol_Poster_CompositorV1_1787971375701.jpg?v=1787971822"},{"product_id":"foreigners-enjoying-childrens-kabuki-at-the-gankiro-tea-house-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Foreigners Enjoying Children's Kabuki at the Gankirō Tea House - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicting Westerners observing a children's kabuki performance at the Gankirō tea house in Yokohama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu captures a specific cultural intersection in nineteenth-century Japan. The scene depicts the Gankirō tea house in Yokohama, a port city that became a primary site for interaction between Japanese citizens and foreign visitors following the opening of the country to international trade. The composition shows a group of Westerners observing a performance of children's kabuki, a traditional theatrical form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshikazu, a student of the master Utagawa Kuniyoshi, was a prolific creator of Yokohama-e, a genre of prints that documented the arrival of foreigners and the resulting changes in local customs. The print employs the characteristic flat perspective and bold outlines of the Ukiyo-e tradition, while the subject matter reflects the curiosity surrounding the presence of Westerners in Japan. The figures are rendered with distinct attention to their attire, contrasting the traditional Japanese garments of the performers and staff with the Western-style clothing worn by the observers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior space is divided by architectural elements, such as sliding doors and raised platforms, which create a sense of depth while maintaining the graphic quality of the medium. The colour palette is restrained, relying on earthy tones and muted blues to define the space. This work provides a visual record of the social dynamics in Yokohama during the Bakumatsu period, documenting how local entertainment was adapted or presented for a new, international audience. The print serves as a historical document of the era, capturing the blend of traditional Japanese culture and the influx of foreign influence that defined the port city's unique character during this 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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-morning-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi: Morning Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/boating-party-with-children-swimming-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;\"\u003eBoating Party with Children Swimming - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596536942927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596537008463,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596537106767,"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":58596537139535,"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":58596537205071,"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-Children-s-Kabuki-at-the-Gankir-Tea-House_Poster_CompositorV1_1787976593820.jpg?v=1787978013"},{"product_id":"games-of-foreign-children-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Games of Foreign Children - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mid-nineteenth-century Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicting European children at play, reflecting the cultural curiosity of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu belongs to the Yokohama-e genre, a specific category of Ukiyo-e that emerged following the opening of the port of Yokohama to foreign trade in 1859. During this period, Japanese artists produced works documenting the appearance, customs, and activities of the Westerners who arrived in Japan. These prints functioned as visual news reports for a public curious about the outside world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts a group of European children engaged in various recreational activities, including walking on stilts and skipping rope. The artist renders the figures with a distinct blend of traditional Japanese woodblock techniques and an attempt to capture Western fashion and physiognomy. The clothing, featuring jackets, bonnets, and dresses, is depicted with flat colour fields and clear, defined outlines. The children on stilts occupy the upper portion of the frame, while those jumping rope are positioned below, creating a balanced, if somewhat flattened, spatial arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtagawa Yoshikazu was a pupil of Utagawa Kuniyoshi and became known for his prolific output of Yokohama-e. His work provides a record of the cultural exchange occurring at the time. The print uses a limited palette, typical of the period, with soft pinks, blues, and blacks. The figures are stylised, reflecting the artist's interpretation of foreign subjects through the lens of established Japanese print conventions. The inclusion of the title in kanji at the top and the artist's signature in the lower left corner are standard features of the format. This piece offers a view into the mid-nineteenth-century Japanese perception of Western life, capturing a moment of curiosity and cross-cultural observation.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-morning-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi: Morning Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/boating-party-with-children-swimming-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;\"\u003eBoating Party with Children Swimming - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596538810703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596538876239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596538974543,"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":58596539007311,"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":58596539072847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Games-of-Foreign-Children_Poster_CompositorV1_1787977723570.jpg?v=1787978274"},{"product_id":"russian-printers-orosia-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Russian Printers (Orosia) - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicting two Russian figures, capturing the Japanese fascination with foreigners during the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the Bakumatsu period. As Japan ended its policy of national isolation, artists produced these works to satisfy public curiosity regarding foreigners arriving at the port of Yokohama. The print depicts two Russian figures engaged in printing or clerical work, reflecting the Japanese fascination with Western technology, attire, and customs during the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features two men in European-style coats and caps. One figure stands, holding a document, while the other sits at a table, focused on writing or preparing a manuscript. The artist employs the traditional woodblock technique, using clear outlines and flat areas of colour to define the subjects. The furniture, including the simple table and chair, is rendered with a blend of Japanese perspective and Western subject matter, a common trait in prints from this era. The inclusion of Japanese kanji characters, identifying the subjects as Russian, serves to educate the viewer on the identity of these visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtagawa Yoshikazu was a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi and became a prolific producer of these foreign-themed prints. His work captures a specific moment in history when the influx of international traders and diplomats necessitated a visual language to describe the unfamiliar. The print is not a realistic portrait but rather a cultural interpretation, filtered through the aesthetic conventions of the Utagawa school. The muted palette and clean lines provide a clear view of the historical curiosity that defined the Yokohama-e movement. This piece offers a glimpse into the cross-cultural exchange that occurred as Japan began to engage with the wider world, documenting the appearance and activities of those who arrived from abroad.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-morning-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi: Morning Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/boating-party-with-children-swimming-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;\"\u003eBoating Party with Children Swimming - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596622532943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596622598479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596622696783,"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":58596622729551,"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":58596622795087,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Russian-Printers-Orosia-_Poster_CompositorV1_1787979661347.jpg?v=1787980718"},{"product_id":"the-night-attack-of-the-soga-brothers-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"The Night Attack of the Soga Brothers - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dramatic ukiyo-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicting a tense scene from the legendary revenge tale of the Soga brothers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicts a scene from the Soga Monogatari, a classic Japanese tale of revenge. The narrative follows the Soga brothers, Sukenari and Tokimune, as they infiltrate the hunting grounds of the shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo to avenge their father. Yoshikazu, a pupil of the famous Utagawa Kuniyoshi, specialises in musha-e, or warrior prints, which were popular during the late Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition captures a moment of high tension. The figures are arranged in a dynamic, overlapping manner that suggests movement within a confined space. The central warrior, clad in detailed armour, wields a spear with a determined expression. His posture is balanced by the surrounding figures, who are engaged in the chaotic skirmish. The artist uses bold outlines and a specific colour palette to define the forms of the warriors against the dark, atmospheric background. The inclusion of vertical rain lines adds a sense of urgency and environmental context to the nocturnal setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextual elements, including cartouches identifying the characters, are integrated into the design, a common practice in ukiyo-e prints of this era. The print demonstrates the technical skill required to carve and register multiple blocks to achieve the final image. The attention to the patterns on the clothing and the textures of the armour reflects the aesthetic priorities of the Utagawa school. This work provides a window into the cultural fascination with historical military narratives that permeated Japanese society during the nineteenth century. It is a representative example of the dramatic storytelling style that defined the later period of woodblock print production 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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-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;\"\u003eA Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596763369807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596763435343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596763533647,"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":58596763566415,"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":58596763631951,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Night-Attack-of-the-Soga-Brothers_Poster_CompositorV1_1787982905792.jpg?v=1787983095"},{"product_id":"dutch-couple-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Dutch Couple - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu, depicting a Dutch couple during the late Edo period of Japanese history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the late Edo period. As Japan began to open its ports to foreign trade, artists documented the arrival of Westerners with curiosity. These prints functioned as visual news reports for a public largely unfamiliar with the appearance and customs of people from outside the Japanese archipelago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts a Dutch man seated on a Western-style chair, holding a glass, while a companion stands beside him. A table holds a potted plant and a bottle, items that would have appeared exotic to the contemporary Japanese viewer. The artist employs a blend of traditional Japanese line work and an attempt to render Western anatomical features and clothing. The facial expressions and the posture of the figures reflect the artist's interpretation of foreign subjects, often resulting in a stylised representation that bridges two distinct cultural visual languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtagawa Yoshikazu was a member of the Utagawa school, a prolific group of printmakers. His work in this genre captures a specific moment of transition in Japanese history. The print provides a glimpse into the fascination with the 'other' that defined the Yokohama-e movement. The figures are rendered with clear, deliberate lines, and the overall arrangement is relatively sparse, focusing the viewer's attention on the interaction between the two individuals and the objects they possess. This piece serves as a historical record of the early encounters between Japan and the West, documenting the visual impact of these new arrivals on the Japanese artistic imagination.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/xu-you-and-chao-fu-okumura-masanobu\" 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;\"\u003eXu You and Chao Fu - Okumura Masanobu — Okumura Masanobu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/drum-bridge-and-setting-sun-hill-meguro-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;\"\u003eDrum Bridge and Setting Sun Hill, Meguro - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596767727951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596767793487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596767891791,"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":58596767924559,"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":58596767990095,"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_1787982879595.jpg?v=1787983378"},{"product_id":"transit-of-an-american-steam-locomotive-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Transit of an American Steam Locomotive - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1861 woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicting an American steam locomotive and Western figures, representative of the Yokohama-e genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu, produced in 1861, belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e. These prints emerged following the opening of the port of Yokohama to foreign trade in 1859. They provided the Japanese public with visual information regarding the appearance, customs, and technology of Western visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts an American steam locomotive, a subject that fascinated Japanese artists during the Bakumatsu period. The locomotive is rendered with a mix of mechanical detail and artistic interpretation, featuring a prominent smokestack emitting dark plumes. In the foreground, Western men and women are shown in contemporary mid-nineteenth-century attire, including frock coats, top hats, and crinoline dresses. The figures are drawn with the characteristic stylistic conventions of the Utagawa school, blending traditional Japanese line work with an attempt to capture the unfamiliar proportions and features of the foreigners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, the print captures the curiosity surrounding the rapid modernisation and industrialisation occurring outside of Japan. The inclusion of the American flag and the specific focus on the steam engine reflect the era's preoccupation with foreign technological power. The print serves as a record of the cultural exchange and the initial reactions of Japanese society to the arrival of Western steam-powered transport. The colour palette is relatively restrained, relying on muted tones typical of the period's printing techniques, which allows the focus to remain on the juxtaposition of the industrial machine and the figures in the foreground.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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 Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596860526927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596860592463,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596860690767,"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":58596860723535,"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":58596860789071,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Transit-of-an-American-Steam-Locomotive_Poster_CompositorV1_1787984160905.jpg?v=1787984794"},{"product_id":"foreigners-from-the-five-nations-enjoying-a-banquet-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Foreigners from the Five Nations Enjoying a Banquet - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1861 woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicting Westerners dining, a classic example of the Yokohama-e genre documenting early cultural exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu, produced in 1861, belongs to the Yokohama-e genre. These works documented the arrival of foreign merchants and diplomats in Japan following the opening of the port of Yokohama. The print depicts a group of Westerners gathered around a table, engaged in a meal. The artist captures the curiosity of the Japanese public regarding the customs, dress, and social habits of these visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a domestic interior, rendered with a blend of traditional Japanese print techniques and an attempt to incorporate Western perspective. The figures are seated on chairs, a novelty in the Japanese context of the time, and are dressed in mid-nineteenth-century European attire. The inclusion of a sunflower and hydrangea in a vase adds a decorative element to the scene. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft blues, muted oranges, and deep blacks to define the figures and the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtagawa Yoshikazu was a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi and became known for his depictions of foreigners. His work provides a visual record of the cultural exchange occurring during the Bakumatsu period. The print serves as a historical document of how Japanese artists interpreted the appearance and behaviour of Westerners. The attention to detail in the clothing, such as the hats and cravats, reflects the artist's observation of the visitors. This piece offers a glimpse into the fascination with the outside world that characterised this era of Japanese history, capturing a moment of cross-cultural encounter through the lens of the traditional 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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-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;\"\u003eA Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596938187087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596938252623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596938350927,"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":58596938383695,"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":58596938449231,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Foreigners-from-the-Five-Nations-Enjoying-a-Banquet_Poster_CompositorV1_1787985085803.jpg?v=1787985391"},{"product_id":"two-russian-men-in-native-costume-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Two Russian Men in Native Costume - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mid-nineteenth-century woodblock print depicting two Russian men in Western attire, a classic example of Yokohama-e documenting foreign visitors to Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the mid-nineteenth century following the opening of Japanese ports to international trade. These prints served as a visual record for the Japanese public, who were eager to observe the appearance and customs of the foreigners arriving in their country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts two Russian men standing in a simple, unadorned space. The figure on the left wears a dark coat over a reddish waistcoat and light trousers, topped with a soft hat. The figure on the right is shown from behind, wearing a long, teal-coloured coat and a dark top hat. The artist employs clear, defined outlines and a flat application of colour, which is characteristic of the woodblock printing techniques of the period. The figures are rendered with a focus on their distinctive Western attire, which would have appeared exotic and unfamiliar to the contemporary Japanese viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtagawa Yoshikazu was a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi and became a prolific producer of these foreign-themed prints. His work captures a specific moment of cultural exchange, documenting the curiosity surrounding the arrival of Westerners in Yokohama. The print includes Japanese characters identifying the subjects, reflecting the didactic nature of such works. The palette is restrained, relying on muted tones of teal, black, and terracotta to define the clothing. This print provides a historical perspective on how Japanese artists interpreted and documented the changing social environment of the late Edo period, offering a glimpse into the visual dialogue between Japan and the West during the early years of the Meiji era.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-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;\"\u003eA Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58597019517263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58597019582799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58597019681103,"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":58597019713871,"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":58597019779407,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Two-Russian-Men-in-Native-Costume_Poster_CompositorV1_1787986442127.jpg?v=1787986782"},{"product_id":"triptych-pleasure-barge-with-laborers-on-roof-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Triptych: Pleasure Barge with Laborers on Roof - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodblock triptych by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicting a busy pleasure barge with passengers inside and labourers on the roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print triptych by Utagawa Yoshikazu captures a lively scene aboard a pleasure barge, a common subject in the Ukiyo-e tradition of the Edo period. The composition is divided across three sheets, showing the interior of the boat filled with passengers, musicians, and entertainers, while labourers work on the roof above. The contrast between the leisure activities below and the manual labour above provides a glimpse into the social dynamics of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtagawa Yoshikazu, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, was known for his depictions of foreign subjects and genre scenes. In this work, the artist employs a clear, linear style typical of the mid-nineteenth century. The figures are rendered with precise outlines, and the colour palette relies on traditional pigments, including muted reds, blues, and ochres. The lanterns hanging from the roof structure bear inscriptions, adding a layer of graphic detail to the scene. The water is depicted with stylised, repetitive wave patterns, a hallmark of Japanese printmaking that provides a sense of movement to the stationary vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print offers a view into the urban culture of Edo, where pleasure boats were popular for social gatherings and excursions along the rivers. The attention to detail in the clothing patterns and the arrangement of the figures demonstrates the technical skill involved in producing multi-sheet woodblock prints. The work remains a record of the period's social life, capturing the interplay between different classes within the confined space of a river craft. The print is presented here as a museum-grade reproduction, maintaining the integrity of the original woodblock impressions and the specific colour relationships intended by the artist.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-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;\"\u003eA Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58597366497615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58597366563151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58597366661455,"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":58597366694223,"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":58597366759759,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Triptych_-Pleasure-Barge-with-Laborers-on-Roof_Poster_CompositorV1_1787987464783.jpg?v=1787994960"},{"product_id":"nocturnal-battle-in-rain-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Nocturnal Battle in Rain - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dramatic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicting a nocturnal warrior battle set against a backdrop of driving rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicts a dramatic scene from the Soga brothers' vendetta, a popular subject in Japanese theatre and art. The composition captures a chaotic moment during a night raid, with rain rendered as vertical lines that cut across the entire image. This stylistic choice creates a sense of immediate atmosphere and obscures the background, forcing the viewer to focus on the figures in the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central figure, Soga Juro Sukenari, is shown in a dynamic posture, sword drawn, amidst the aftermath of a skirmish. Fallen opponents are scattered across the ground, their positions suggesting a sudden and violent encounter. The artist employs a muted colour palette, dominated by dark tones that reflect the nocturnal setting, punctuated by the red of the warrior's garment and the subtle patterns on the clothing of the fallen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtagawa Yoshikazu was a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, and this work reflects the influence of his teacher's interest in heroic tales and dramatic action. The print belongs to the musha-e genre, which focuses on warrior subjects. The use of cartouches to identify the characters is a standard convention in this style, providing context for those familiar with the historical narrative. The print demonstrates the technical skill required to produce multi-block colour images, with the rain effect being a particularly notable detail that adds texture to the flat surfaces of the composition. The work provides a glimpse into the visual culture of the Edo period, where historical legends were frequently adapted for popular entertainment and artistic production.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-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;\"\u003eA Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58597466014031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58597466079567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58597466177871,"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":58597466210639,"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":58597466276175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Nocturnal-Battle-in-Rain_Poster_CompositorV1_1787996393978.jpg?v=1787996793"},{"product_id":"american-couple-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"American Couple - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu, depicting an American couple in mid-nineteenth-century Western attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the late Edo period following the opening of Japanese ports to foreign trade. These prints functioned as visual reportage for a Japanese public curious about the appearance, customs, and attire of Western visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts an American couple standing against a plain background, a common convention in this genre to focus attention on the subjects. The woman wears a voluminous gown with a wide skirt, typical of mid-nineteenth-century Western fashion, and carries a parasol. The man is dressed in a dark frock coat, light trousers, and a hat, sporting a beard that was often a point of fascination for Japanese observers at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtagawa Yoshikazu, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, was a prolific producer of these images. His work captures the specific cultural encounter between Japan and the West during the Bakumatsu era. The print uses the traditional woodblock technique, with flat areas of colour and defined outlines. The red cartouche in the upper right corner provides the title, identifying the subjects as Americans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece offers a historical perspective on how Japanese artists interpreted foreign visitors through the lens of traditional printmaking. It avoids the idealised aesthetic of earlier Ukiyo-e, opting instead for a documentary approach to the unfamiliar figures arriving in Yokohama. The print remains a record of the curiosity and social observation that defined this period of rapid transition in Japanese 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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-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;\"\u003eA Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58597519130959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58597519196495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58597519294799,"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":58597519327567,"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":58597519393103,"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_1787997406298.jpg?v=1787998126"},{"product_id":"pleasure-barge-with-laborers-on-roof-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Pleasure Barge with Laborers on Roof - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicting a busy pleasure barge, contrasting the labour of the crew with the leisure of the passengers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu captures a scene of social contrast during the Edo period. The composition is divided between the upper deck, where labourers are actively engaged in their duties, and the lower cabin, which houses a group of women in patterned kimonos. The artist employs a clear separation of space to delineate the different spheres of activity occurring simultaneously on the vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper section shows men in striped garments, their postures suggesting physical exertion as they navigate the roof of the barge. Below, the atmosphere is one of leisure and refinement. The women are depicted in a variety of poses, surrounded by domestic objects such as lacquerware and tea sets. The colour palette relies on muted tones, with specific areas of saturated blue and red providing visual balance across the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtagawa Yoshikazu, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, was known for his contributions to the Ukiyo-e tradition. His work often documented the daily life of Edo, including the bustling activity of the Sumida River. This print demonstrates the technical precision of the woodblock medium, particularly in the rendering of the textile patterns and the architectural details of the barge. The lines are clean and deliberate, defining the forms of the figures and the structure of the boat without unnecessary ornamentation. The print offers a glimpse into the social stratification of the era, where the working class and the patrons of the pleasure barges occupied the same physical space while remaining distinct in their roles and experiences. The work remains a document of the period, reflecting the urban 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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-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;\"\u003eA Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58597541085519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58597541151055,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58597541249359,"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":58597541282127,"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":58597541347663,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Pleasure-Barge-with-Laborers-on-Roof_Poster_CompositorV1_1787998912807.jpg?v=1787999446"},{"product_id":"makimono-unrolled-on-a-table-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Makimono Unrolled on a Table - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA whimsical woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu featuring a mouse examining a traditional Japanese handscroll on a table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicts a whimsical scene where a mouse interacts with a makimono, a traditional Japanese handscroll, unrolled across a small table. The composition is characteristic of the late Edo period, where artists often explored playful or anthropomorphic themes within the Ukiyo-e tradition. The mouse stands on its hind legs, seemingly examining the text inscribed upon the scroll, while a larger, vertical scroll hangs in the background, suspended near a spider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print displays the technical precision of mid-nineteenth-century Japanese printmaking. The colour palette relies on muted earth tones, contrasted by the bold red of the table and the vertical pillar on the right. The artist employs a flat perspective, typical of the period, which allows the viewer to focus on the graphic quality of the calligraphy and the decorative patterns of the background. The presence of insects, such as the moths or butterflies scattered throughout the scene, adds a layer of naturalistic detail to the otherwise staged environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtagawa Yoshikazu was a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, and this influence is visible in the imaginative subject matter and the attention to detail in the surrounding environment. The work functions as a study of domestic objects and small creatures, rendered with the clean lines and balanced composition common to the Utagawa school. The inclusion of text on the scrolls suggests a narrative element, perhaps referencing a specific theatrical performance or a literary work popular at the time. The print remains a fine example of the period's interest in combining everyday objects with elements of the fantastic, presented 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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-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;\"\u003eA Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58598029164879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598029230415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598029328719,"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":58598029361487,"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":58598029427023,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Makimono-Unrolled-on-a-Table_Poster_CompositorV1_1788000013804.jpg?v=1788000758"},{"product_id":"a-foreign-residence-in-yokohama-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"A Foreign Residence in Yokohama - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print depicting the domestic life of Westerners in Yokohama, capturing the cultural exchange of the late Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu captures the curiosity surrounding the arrival of Westerners in Japan during the late Edo period. As a work of Yokohama-e, it documents the daily lives of foreign residents who settled in the treaty port of Yokohama after the country opened its borders. The composition is divided into distinct zones, showing a domestic interior where men and women gather for a meal, while a kitchen scene unfolds on the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist depicts the unfamiliar customs and material culture of the visitors, including Western-style furniture, chandeliers, and clothing. The figures are rendered with the characteristic flat perspective and bold outlines of the Utagawa school. Through the open doorway on the left, one observes a view of the harbour with ships, providing a sense of the geographical context that allowed these interactions to occur. The print functions as a visual record of a period defined by rapid social change and the introduction of foreign technology and habits into the Japanese sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshikazu uses a balanced colour palette to distinguish between the interior domestic space and the exterior environment. The attention to detail in the kitchen, where a man prepares food, offers a glimpse into the domestic routines that fascinated the local population. This print is an example of how artists of the time interpreted the presence of foreigners, blending traditional printmaking techniques with the documentation of modern life. It remains a useful source for understanding the cultural exchange that took place in 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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/tokaido-landscape-with-mount-fuji-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;\"\u003eTokaido Landscape with Mount Fuji - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/poet-ono-no-komachi-standing-beneath-willow-by-a-stream-torii-kiyonaga\" 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;\"\u003ePoet Ono no Komachi Standing Beneath Willow by a Stream - Torii Kiyonaga — Torii Kiyonaga\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58598637896015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598637961551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598638059855,"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":58598638092623,"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":58598638158159,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Foreign-Residence-in-Yokohama_Poster_CompositorV1_1788000647037.jpg?v=1788001786"},{"product_id":"foreigners-enjoying-a-banquet-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Foreigners Enjoying a Banquet - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print depicting Westerners in a domestic setting, representative of the Yokohama-e genre from the late Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the late Edo period. These works documented the arrival of foreign merchants and diplomats in the port of Yokohama following the opening of Japan to international trade. The print captures a scene of Westerners engaged in social activities, reflecting the curiosity of Japanese artists regarding foreign customs, fashion, and domestic interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into distinct zones, showing a group of Western men, women, and a child in a domestic setting. The figures wear mid-nineteenth-century European attire, including top hats, capes, and full skirts. The interior features a wall clock and a table set for a meal, elements that were considered exotic novelties at the time. In the background, ships are visible in the harbour, providing context for the presence of these visitors. The artist employs a flat, graphic style typical of the Utagawa school, using clear outlines and a controlled palette to delineate the figures and their surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch prints were produced for a Japanese audience eager to understand the appearance and habits of the newly arrived foreigners. The work provides a historical record of the cultural exchange occurring at the time, documenting the visual impact of Western influence on Japanese society. The print is a triptych, a common format for woodblock artists to create larger, more detailed scenes. The attention to detail in the clothing and the domestic objects demonstrates the artist's attempt to accurately represent the foreign subjects, even while filtered through the aesthetic conventions of the Japanese woodblock 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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-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;\"\u003eA Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58598755926351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598755991887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598756090191,"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":58598756122959,"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":58598756188495,"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-Banquet_Poster_CompositorV1_1788002746953.jpg?v=1788004232"},{"product_id":"picture-of-a-procession-of-foreigners-at-yokohama-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Picture of a Procession of Foreigners at Yokohama - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodblock triptych by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicting a procession of foreign officials in the treaty port of Yokohama during the 1860s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu captures a specific moment in Japanese history during the Bakumatsu period. Following the opening of Yokohama as a treaty port in 1859, Japanese artists produced a genre known as Yokohama-e, which documented the arrival and daily activities of Westerners. This triptych depicts a procession of foreign officials and soldiers, likely representing American personnel given the prominent display of the flag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided across three panels, showing a military band and carriage moving past Western-style architecture. Yoshikazu employs the traditional woodblock techniques of the Utagawa school, yet the subject matter reflects the curiosity and tension surrounding the sudden influx of foreign influence. The figures are rendered with attention to their uniforms, hats, and equipment, while the background architecture suggests the hybrid style of buildings constructed for foreign residents at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a piece of visual documentation, the print provides insight into how Japanese society observed these newcomers. The artist balances the formal arrangement of the procession with the architectural setting, creating a narrative flow across the three sheets. The colour palette remains consistent with the period, utilising mineral-based pigments that have aged to muted tones. This work serves as a record of the cultural exchange and the rapid modernisation occurring in Japan during the mid-nineteenth century. It remains a clear example of the artistic response to the end of Japan's isolationist policy, capturing the visual impact of international contact on the local population.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-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;\"\u003eA Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58598808322383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598808387919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598808486223,"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":58598808518991,"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":58598808584527,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Picture-of-a-Procession-of-Foreigners-at-Yokohama_Poster_CompositorV1_1788004940657.jpg?v=1788005552"},{"product_id":"foreigners-employing-a-camera-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Foreigners Employing a Camera - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicting Westerners using a camera, a common subject in nineteenth-century Yokohama-e prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu captures a moment of cultural curiosity during the Bakumatsu period. As Japan opened its ports to international trade, the arrival of Western technology, such as the camera, fascinated the local population. Yoshikazu, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, produced this work as part of the Yokohama-e genre, which documented the appearance and habits of foreigners residing in the treaty port of Yokohama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts a group of Westerners operating a large, box-like camera apparatus. The artist renders the scene with a blend of traditional Japanese printmaking techniques and an attempt to interpret Western perspective. The figures are dressed in mid-nineteenth-century European attire, including frock coats and bonnets, while the interior space is defined by architectural elements that suggest a studio setting. The colour palette remains relatively restrained, relying on the characteristic pigments of the era, such as Prussian blue and muted earth tones, to delineate the figures against the interior walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the technical subject matter, the print offers a glimpse into the social dynamics of the time. The inclusion of a child and the focused posture of the photographer suggest a domestic or professional scene that was entirely novel to the Japanese public. The work functions as a visual record of the rapid modernisation occurring in Japan, where the camera became a symbol of the technological shift brought by foreign influence. The print retains the flat, graphic quality typical of the Utagawa school, prioritising clear outlines and decorative arrangement over realistic depth. It remains a valuable historical document for those interested in the intersection of early photography and Japanese print culture.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/chronicle-of-the-imperial-restoration-tsukioka-yoshitoshi\" 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;\"\u003eChronicle of the Imperial Restoration - Tsukioka Yoshitoshi — Yoshitoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/inside-akiba-shrine-at-ukeji-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;\"\u003eInside Akiba Shrine at Ukeji - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58598817235279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598817300815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598817399119,"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":58598817431887,"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":58598817497423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Foreigners-Employing-a-Camera_Poster_CompositorV1_1788005545853.jpg?v=1788005968"},{"product_id":"a-dutch-group-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"A Dutch Group - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicting a Dutch family in Yokohama, capturing the cultural curiosity of the late Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the late Edo period. These prints documented the arrival of foreigners in the port of Yokohama following the opening of Japan to international trade. The work depicts a Dutch family engaged in domestic activities, providing a Japanese perspective on Western life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a man operating a butter churn, a woman holding a child, and another seated figure. The artist employs the traditional woodblock techniques of the Utagawa school, yet the subject matter reflects the curiosity surrounding the customs, clothing, and technology of the Dutch traders. The figures are rendered with the characteristic stylised features of the period, while the inclusion of specific Western objects, such as the churn and the stove, serves as a visual record of the cultural exchange occurring at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshikazu was a pupil of Utagawa Kuniyoshi and produced numerous prints capturing the appearance of foreigners. This particular image is notable for its focus on the private, domestic sphere of the Dutch residents, rather than the more common depictions of military or naval personnel. The colour palette remains consistent with the mid-19th-century woodblock aesthetic, utilising flat areas of colour and clear outlines to define the figures against a simplified background. The print offers a glimpse into the historical fascination with the 'other' during a period of rapid transition in Japanese society.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-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;\"\u003eA Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58598826705231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598826770767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598826869071,"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":58598826901839,"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":58598826967375,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Dutch-Group_Poster_CompositorV1_1788006049024.jpg?v=1788006234"},{"product_id":"foreigners-visiting-the-famous-site-of-mount-gongen-in-kanagawa-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Foreigners Visiting the Famous Site of Mount Gongen in Kanagawa - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1861 woodblock triptych by Utagawa Yoshikazu depicting Western visitors in Kanagawa during the early years of Japanese trade expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis triptych by Utagawa Yoshikazu captures a specific moment in Japanese history during the Bakumatsu period. Following the opening of Yokohama port to foreign trade in 1859, artists produced a genre of prints known as Yokohama-e. These works documented the arrival of Westerners, their customs, and their technology for a curious Japanese public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this composition, Yoshikazu depicts a group of Western visitors exploring the area around Mount Gongen in Kanagawa. The scene includes men in military-style uniforms and women in voluminous crinoline dresses, reflecting the fashion of the mid-nineteenth century. A woman on horseback serves as a central figure, accompanied by a dog, while other figures interact with the local environment. In the background, the sea is populated with Western-style ships, signalling the shift in maritime activity that defined the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the stylistic conventions of the Utagawa school, featuring clear outlines and a structured arrangement of figures across the three panels. The colour palette relies on traditional woodblock pigments, with muted greens, earthy browns, and deep blues creating a sense of historical distance. The inclusion of Japanese onlookers in the right panel provides a contrast between the two cultures, illustrating the social friction and fascination that accompanied these early encounters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, the work provides insight into how Japanese artists interpreted foreign presence. The depiction of Westerners is often stylised, reflecting the limited direct contact many artists had with their subjects. The print functions as a visual record of a society in transition, capturing the curiosity and apprehension of the time. The technical execution, from the registration of the blocks to the application of colour, is characteristic of the mass-produced prints that circulated in urban centres during the final years of the Tokugawa 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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-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;\"\u003eA Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58598885196111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598885261647,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598885359951,"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":58598885392719,"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":58598885458255,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Foreigners-Visiting-the-Famous-Site-of-Mount-Gongen-in-Kanagawa_Poster_CompositorV1_1788006717666.jpg?v=1788006891"},{"product_id":"picture-of-sights-in-yokohama-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"Picture of Sights in Yokohama - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu documenting Western technology and domestic life in nineteenth-century Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the late Edo period. These prints documented the arrival of foreign technology, trade, and customs in the port city of Yokohama following the opening of Japan to international commerce. The composition is divided into distinct panels, each presenting a different curiosity of Western life that fascinated the Japanese public at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper panels feature women engaged with imported machinery, specifically a sewing machine and a laundry ringer. These depictions reflect the curiosity surrounding foreign domestic tools. The lower section displays a steam-powered vessel emitting thick smoke, a common subject in Yokohama-e that symbolised the rapid industrialisation and technological shifts occurring in the mid-nineteenth century. Beside the ship, a gas-style lamp post is illustrated, another piece of infrastructure that appeared alien to the traditional Japanese streetscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshikazu uses a clear, graphic style typical of the period. The colours are applied in flat, bold blocks, and the outlines are precise. The print functions as a visual catalogue of modernity, capturing the intersection of traditional Japanese artistic conventions and the influx of Western influence. The inclusion of text within the panels provides context for the objects shown, acting as a guide for viewers who were encountering these items for the first time. This work provides a record of how Japanese artists interpreted the changing world around them, focusing on the tangible objects that defined the new era of international 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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-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;\"\u003eA Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58598882804047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598882869583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598882967887,"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":58598883000655,"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":58598883066191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Picture-of-Sights-in-Yokohama_Poster_CompositorV1_1788006544916.jpg?v=1788006945"},{"product_id":"a-foreigners-wine-party-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"A Foreigner's Wine Party - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print from the Yokohama-e genre depicting a social gathering of Westerners in Japan during the mid-19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu belongs to the Yokohama-e genre, a category of Japanese art produced during the late Edo period. These works documented the arrival of Westerners in the port city of Yokohama following the opening of Japanese borders. The print depicts a domestic scene where three figures gather around a circular table. The composition reflects the curiosity of Japanese artists regarding foreign customs, dress, and interior design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist renders the Western subjects with a blend of observation and stylistic interpretation. The figures wear European-style clothing, including hats and coats, while the interior features items such as a lamp, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains. The table is set with wine glasses and a decanter, suggesting a social gathering. The artist uses a flat perspective and clear outlines, which are characteristic of the ukiyo-e tradition, to organise the space. The colour palette remains restrained, relying on muted tones to define the clothing and furniture against the neutral background of the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtagawa Yoshikazu was active during the mid-19th century and produced many prints documenting the changing social fabric of Japan. This specific work provides a view into how Japanese society perceived the habits of foreign residents. The print captures a moment of cultural exchange, frozen in the medium of the woodblock. It serves as a record of the visual dialogue between Japan and the West during a period of rapid transition. The print is a fine example of how traditional Japanese printmaking techniques were adapted to represent new subjects and modern life in the treaty ports.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/chronicle-of-the-imperial-restoration-tsukioka-yoshitoshi\" 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;\"\u003eChronicle of the Imperial Restoration - Tsukioka Yoshitoshi — Yoshitoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/inside-akiba-shrine-at-ukeji-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;\"\u003eInside Akiba Shrine at Ukeji - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58598909968719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598910034255,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598910132559,"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":58598910165327,"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":58598910230863,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Foreigner-s-Wine-Party_Poster_CompositorV1_1788007599771.jpg?v=1788007865"},{"product_id":"french-couple-utagawa-yoshikazu","title":"French Couple - Utagawa Yoshikazu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu, depicting a French couple in a domestic setting during the late Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu belongs to the Yokohama-e genre, a category of ukiyo-e produced during the late Edo period. Following the opening of Japan to international trade in 1859, artists in Yokohama documented the appearance and customs of foreign visitors. These works provided the Japanese public with visual information about Westerners, who were often depicted with a mixture of curiosity and stylistic interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition shows a French man and woman in an interior setting. The man stands, holding a pocket watch, while the woman sits in a chair, holding a book. The artist employs a flat, graphic approach to the figures, characteristic of the period, while incorporating Western elements such as the mirror and the specific tailoring of the clothing. The colour palette is restrained, relying on the soft blue background to unify the scene. The text in the cartouche identifies the subjects as French, reflecting the era's fascination with categorising foreign nationalities through dress and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshikazu was a pupil of Utagawa Kuniyoshi and was particularly active in producing these prints for a domestic audience eager to understand the changing world. The print serves as a record of the cultural exchange occurring at the port of Yokohama. The figures are rendered with clear outlines, and the domestic furniture is depicted with a simplified perspective. This print offers a glimpse into how Japanese artists visualised European life during the early years of the Meiji Restoration's precursor period, capturing a moment of transition in Japanese art 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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/chronicle-of-the-imperial-restoration-tsukioka-yoshitoshi\" 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;\"\u003eChronicle of the Imperial Restoration - Tsukioka Yoshitoshi — Yoshitoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/inside-akiba-shrine-at-ukeji-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;\"\u003eInside Akiba Shrine at Ukeji - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58598923010383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598923075919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598923174223,"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":58598923206991,"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":58598923272527,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/French-Couple_Poster_CompositorV1_1788007770160.jpg?v=1788008018"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/collections\/utagawa-yoshikazu.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}