Igirisu Rondon no kaiko|The Port of London England
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This triptych shows a busy port scene with three panels. The left panel has ships with tall masts and flags docked at a pier, while people in colorful clothes ride horses or walk near the water. The middle panel shows a horse-drawn carriage passing a group of people, with a mix of Western-style hats and traditional clothing. The right panel features a building with arches, more horses, and people carrying umbrellas or flags. The artist packed lots of activity into each scene, mixing daily life with foreign ships—likely a way to show how Japan saw England at the time. Look up Utagawa Yoshitora to see more of his detailed, lively prints.
