Ukiyo-e 61, OA-10, Handbag - Sadahide, Western Traders in Yokohama
Ukiyo-e Bag - Western Traders in Yokohama.
Ukiyo-e (Japanese, meaning "Pictures of the Floating World"). Ukiyo-e depicts and records the life of Japanese people in the Edo period. It represents Japanese art of 17-19 centuries.
「横浜交易西洋人荷物運送之図」
The isolationist foreign policy (鎖国, closed country) of the Japanese Tokugawa shogunate (also known as Bakufu) was enacted from 1633 to 1639 and ended after 1853 when the American Black Ships commanded by Matthew Perry forced the opening of Japan to American and, by extension, Western. Under the policy, for a period of over 220 years, relations and trade between Japan and other countries were severely limited, nearly all foreign nationals were barred from entering Japan and common Japanese people were kept from leaving the country.
After Matthew Perry's expedition to Japan, the feudal government, Bakufu, signed the Treaty of Kanagawa (1854) and the Harris Treaty (1858). The year 1859 witnessed the foundation of the “treaty port” of Yokohama for foreigners to reside and conduct business, and eventually Japan’s “closed country” period had officially ended. The Harris Treaty of 1858 specified Kanagawa as an open port. The Port of Yokohama formally opened to foreign trade on the 2nd of June 1859. The port grew rapidly through the Meiji and Taisho periods as a center for raw silk export and technology import.
This painting depicts the busy Western ships and lively scenes at Yokohama Port of that time. On this beautiful handbag, we see two big ships in the foreground. The left is an American ship, workers are loading cargo, and a small boat with the American flag is next to it. On the deck, a sailor is pulling the rope, a sailor is climbing the rigging toward the mast, and the passengers are observing the activity. On the right, it is a Russian ship. Through its windows, you can see the lavish interior furnishing and ladies in gorgeous dress. Next to the Russian ship is a Russian small boat loaded with barrel cargo. In the distance are a British sailing ship and a Dutch steamer, the latter is braving the smoke into the sky. There is also a British boat that is drawn toward their big ship. Every ship has its national flag.
As indicated by the name of the painting "Western Traders at Yokohama Transporting Merchandise" (横浜交易西洋人荷物運送之図) , Sadahide gracefully depicted the busy scene of Yokohama port at the time. The roll and splash of waves reflects traditional conventions of Japanese art. This painting was created in 1861, three years after the Harris Treaty was signed.
Created in 1861
Artist: Utagawa Sadahide (歌川 貞秀; Japanese, 1807–1879)
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Ukiyo-e (Japanese, meaning "Pictures of the Floating World"). Ukiyo-e depicts and records the life of Japanese people in the Edo period. It represents Japanese art of 17-19 centuries.
Western Traders at Yokohama
(Also known as “Western Traders at Yokohama Transporting Merchandise”)「横浜交易西洋人荷物運送之図」
The isolationist foreign policy (鎖国, closed country) of the Japanese Tokugawa shogunate (also known as Bakufu) was enacted from 1633 to 1639 and ended after 1853 when the American Black Ships commanded by Matthew Perry forced the opening of Japan to American and, by extension, Western. Under the policy, for a period of over 220 years, relations and trade between Japan and other countries were severely limited, nearly all foreign nationals were barred from entering Japan and common Japanese people were kept from leaving the country.
After Matthew Perry's expedition to Japan, the feudal government, Bakufu, signed the Treaty of Kanagawa (1854) and the Harris Treaty (1858). The year 1859 witnessed the foundation of the “treaty port” of Yokohama for foreigners to reside and conduct business, and eventually Japan’s “closed country” period had officially ended. The Harris Treaty of 1858 specified Kanagawa as an open port. The Port of Yokohama formally opened to foreign trade on the 2nd of June 1859. The port grew rapidly through the Meiji and Taisho periods as a center for raw silk export and technology import.
This painting depicts the busy Western ships and lively scenes at Yokohama Port of that time. On this beautiful handbag, we see two big ships in the foreground. The left is an American ship, workers are loading cargo, and a small boat with the American flag is next to it. On the deck, a sailor is pulling the rope, a sailor is climbing the rigging toward the mast, and the passengers are observing the activity. On the right, it is a Russian ship. Through its windows, you can see the lavish interior furnishing and ladies in gorgeous dress. Next to the Russian ship is a Russian small boat loaded with barrel cargo. In the distance are a British sailing ship and a Dutch steamer, the latter is braving the smoke into the sky. There is also a British boat that is drawn toward their big ship. Every ship has its national flag.
As indicated by the name of the painting "Western Traders at Yokohama Transporting Merchandise" (横浜交易西洋人荷物運送之図) , Sadahide gracefully depicted the busy scene of Yokohama port at the time. The roll and splash of waves reflects traditional conventions of Japanese art. This painting was created in 1861, three years after the Harris Treaty was signed.
Created in 1861
Artist: Utagawa Sadahide (歌川 貞秀; Japanese, 1807–1879)
- Price:$178.00
- Glazed synthetic leather
- Custom-print durable Oxford
- Double rolled handles with 6" drop
- Top zip opening has magnetic snaps on each end
- Silver hardware
- Interior features print lining; back zip pocket; 2 front open slip pockets trimmed in matching leather
- Size: 14"W x 9 1/2"H x 6"D