Artwork

Amerika Karuhorunia Ko shuppan no zu|Sailing from a California Port

Amerika Karuhorunia Ko shuppan no zu|Sailing from a California Port is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa (Gountei) Sadahide. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Amerika Karuhorunia Ko shuppan no zu|Sailing from a California Port is a triptych woodblock print created by Utagawa Sadahide in 1862, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The triptych depicts a bustling harbor scene, with a large American-flagged ship and smaller boats, people in Western attire waving and standing on shore, and a city skyline in the background, suggesting a moment of cultural exchange between Japan and the West.

Technique & Style

The print combines bright colors with sharp lines to convey movement and energy, characteristic of Sadahide's style, blending traditional Japanese woodblock techniques with Western influences.

Artist & collection

Artist

Utagawa (Gountei) Sadahide

Utagawa Sadahide , also known as Gountei Sadahide, was a Japanese artist best known for his prints in the ukiyo-e style as a member of the Utagawa school.