Artwork

Yokohama kenbutsu zue|Picture of Sights in Yokohama: Woman with a Ringer, Lamp Post, a Steamboat at Full Sail and a Woman with a Sewing Machine

Yokohama kenbutsu zue|Picture of Sights in Yokohama: Woman with a Ringer, Lamp Post, a Steamboat at Full Sail and a Woman with a Sewing Machine is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Yoshikazu. It dates from 11 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This woodblock print, created by Utagawa Yoshikazu, is titled Yokohama kenbutsu zue, or Picture of Sights in Yokohama. It is a composite image featuring multiple scenes and is held in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts three distinct scenes: a woman in a red hat, another operating a sewing machine, and a steamboat at full sail. These images likely reflect the modernizing influences and daily life in Yokohama during the period.

Technique & Style

The print showcases the artist's skillful use of color and detail, with intricate renderings of the subjects, including the steamboat's billowing sails and the women's clothing.