Artwork

Yokohama Gankirō gaikokujin gyōretsu no zu|Picture of a Procession of Foreigners at Yokohama

Yokohama Gankirō gaikokujin gyōretsu no zu|Picture of a Procession of Foreigners at Yokohama is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Yoshikazu. It dates from 2 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Yokohama Gankirō gaikokujin gyōretsu no zu is a triptych woodblock print created by Utagawa Yoshikazu, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a procession of foreigners in Yokohama, showing men in military uniforms marching in line, carrying flags and drums, and riding in a horse-drawn carriage, set against a backdrop of buildings and trees.

Technique & Style

Executed in muted shades of blue, brown, and white, the image conveys a sense of formality and ceremony, presenting the foreigners in a dignified manner.