{"title":"Utagawa Yoshitsuya","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"englishman-walking-for-pleasure-ichiryusai-yoshitoyo","title":"Englishman Walking for Pleasure - Ichiryūsai Yoshitoyo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print from the Yokohama-e genre, depicting European visitors in Japan during the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Ichiryūsai Yoshitoyo belongs to the Yokohama-e genre, a category of ukiyo-e that emerged following the opening of the port of Yokohama to foreign trade in 1859. During this period, Japanese artists documented the arrival of Westerners, whose appearance, clothing, and customs were subjects of intense curiosity for the local population. The print depicts two European men, likely British, accompanied by horses. The figures are rendered with the stylistic conventions of the mid-nineteenth century, featuring bold outlines and a flat application of colour. The artist employs a specific visual shorthand to represent the foreigners, focusing on their facial hair, Western-style jackets, and trousers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is direct, placing the subjects against a neutral background to focus attention on their attire and equipment. The man in the foreground carries a long walking stick or crop, while his companion holds the reins of a horse. The print serves as a historical record of the cultural encounter between Japan and the West during the final years of the Edo period. The text within the cartouche identifies the subject matter, while the artist's signature and seal are present in the lower right section. The palette is restrained, relying on primary and secondary tones typical of the period's printing techniques. This work provides insight into how Japanese printmakers interpreted the presence of foreigners, often blending accurate observation with the established aesthetic traditions of the ukiyo-e school. It remains a document of the rapid social changes occurring in Japan as the country moved toward the Meiji Restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-actor-yamanaka-heikuro-i-torii-kiyonobu-i\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Actor Yamanaka Heikuro I - Torii Kiyonobu I — Torii Kiyonobu I\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/bamboo-quay-by-kyobashi-bridge-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBamboo Quay by Kyōbashi Bridge - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitsuya","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59007404278095,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59007427543375,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59007427576143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59007427608911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59007427641679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59007427674447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59007427707215,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59007427739983,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59007427772751,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59007427805519,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59007427838287,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59007427871055,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Englishman-Walking-for-Pleasure_Poster_CompositorV1_1791169152166.jpg?v=1791170772"},{"product_id":"an-elephant-from-india-ichiryusai-yoshitoyo","title":"An Elephant from India - Ichiryūsai Yoshitoyo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nineteenth-century Japanese woodblock print by Ichiryūsai Yoshitoyo depicting an elephant being washed by its handlers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Ichiryūsai Yoshitoyo depicts a rare encounter with an elephant in nineteenth-century Japan. During the Edo period, exotic animals were subjects of immense public curiosity, often appearing in travelling shows or as illustrations in popular media. The composition features a large, dark-grey elephant being washed by a handler, with a stream of water spraying from its trunk towards a second figure. The artist employs a clear, graphic style typical of the Ukiyo-e tradition, using bold outlines and flat areas of colour to define the forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print includes a cartouche in the upper right corner, which provides context for the subject, identifying it as an elephant from India. Yoshitoyo, a pupil of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, was active during the final years of the Edo period. His work often reflects the fascination with foreign subjects that permeated Japanese urban culture at the time. The elephant is rendered with a degree of stylisation, focusing on the heavy, rounded mass of the animal and the texture of its skin, rather than strict anatomical precision. The background is a simple, muted wash, which allows the figures to occupy the primary visual space without distraction. This piece offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the era, where prints functioned as both entertainment and a means of disseminating information about the wider world. The use of traditional woodblock techniques, including the application of pigment to paper, results in a distinct aesthetic that balances observation with the conventions of the Utagawa school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/evening-glow-at-ryogoku-bridge-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Ryogoku Bridge - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/bamboo-quay-by-kyobashi-bridge-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBamboo Quay by Kyōbashi Bridge - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitsuya","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59016007516495,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59016045691215,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59016045723983,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59016045756751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59016045789519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59016045822287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59016045855055,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59016045887823,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59016045920591,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59016045953359,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59016045986127,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59016046018895,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/An-Elephant-from-India_Poster_CompositorV1_1791247619099.jpg?v=1791247937"},{"product_id":"french-pastimes-ichiryusai-yoshitoyo","title":"French Pastimes - Ichiryūsai Yoshitoyo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print from the Yokohama-e genre, depicting a French family as interpreted by Japanese artist Ichiryūsai Yoshitoyo during the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Ichiryūsai Yoshitoyo belongs to the genre of Yokohama-e, a category of Japanese art that emerged following the opening of the port of Yokohama to foreign trade in 1859. These prints provided the Japanese public with visual information about the appearance, customs, and technology of Westerners, who were then a novel sight in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts a French family, presented through the lens of Japanese artistic conventions of the mid-nineteenth century. The woman is shown in a voluminous, patterned skirt, while a child sits atop a horse. A second child stands alongside, holding the reins. The artist employs a flattened perspective and bold, graphic outlines, which are characteristic of the Ukiyo-e tradition. The figures exhibit the stylistic features common to Yokohama-e, where Western subjects are often rendered with a degree of caricature or exoticism, reflecting the curiosity and limited direct experience of the Japanese artists at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette is dominated by muted, earthy tones, typical of the woodblock printing techniques of the period. The print serves as a record of the cultural exchange and the fascination with the 'other' that defined the early years of the Meiji era. The inclusion of Japanese-style cartouches and the specific treatment of the horse and clothing demonstrate the synthesis of traditional Japanese printmaking methods with the new subject matter of international visitors. This work is a clear example of how Japanese artists interpreted the arrival of Westerners, blending observation with established aesthetic norms to satisfy a domestic market eager to understand the changing world beyond their borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/poet-ono-no-komachi-standing-beneath-willow-by-a-stream-torii-kiyonaga\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePoet Ono no Komachi Standing Beneath Willow by a Stream - Torii Kiyonaga — Torii Kiyonaga\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/example-of-peaceful-empire-utagawa-kunisada-iii\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eExample of Peaceful Empire – Utagawa Kunisada III — Utagawa Kunisada III\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitsuya","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59031413850447,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59031609475407,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59031609508175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59031609540943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59031609573711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59031609606479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59031609639247,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59031609672015,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59031609704783,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59031609737551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59031609770319,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59031609803087,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/French-Pastimes_Poster_CompositorV1_1791336891060.jpg?v=1791337329"},{"product_id":"illustration-of-english-people-igirisujin-no-zu-ichiryusai-yoshitoyo","title":"Illustration of English People (Igirisujin no zu) - Ichiryūsai Yoshitoyo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print from the Yokohama-e genre, depicting a Western couple in a stylised, traditional Japanese artistic manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print, titled Illustration of English People (Igirisujin no zu), is a characteristic example of Yokohama-e, a genre of Japanese art that emerged during the late Edo period. Following the opening of the port of Yokohama to foreign trade in 1859, Japanese artists produced these prints to satisfy public curiosity regarding the appearance, customs, and attire of Westerners. Ichiryūsai Yoshitoyo, a pupil of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, captures a couple in a domestic setting, reflecting the fascination with foreign visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a man and a woman, both depicted with the stylised features typical of the period's interpretation of Western subjects. The man, sporting a beard and a dark jacket, leans towards the woman, who wears a red bodice and a patterned skirt. A thin pipe connects them, a detail that often appeared in these prints to signify foreign habits. The background is minimal, featuring a draped curtain that provides a sense of interior space without complex perspective. The colour palette relies on muted tones, with the red of the woman's garment providing a clear visual anchor against the darker hues of the clothing and the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrints of this nature were mass-produced and sold as souvenirs or educational curiosities. They offer a glimpse into how Japanese society processed the sudden influx of international influence during the Bakumatsu period. While the anatomical proportions and facial features are filtered through the conventions of traditional Japanese printmaking, the work remains a historical record of cross-cultural encounter. The print includes the artist's signature and the title in a cartouche, typical of the format used for such series. This piece provides an objective view of the period's aesthetic response to the arrival of foreign nationals in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/poet-ono-no-komachi-standing-beneath-willow-by-a-stream-torii-kiyonaga\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePoet Ono no Komachi Standing Beneath Willow by a Stream - Torii Kiyonaga — Torii Kiyonaga\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/example-of-peaceful-empire-utagawa-kunisada-iii\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eExample of Peaceful Empire – Utagawa Kunisada III — Utagawa Kunisada III\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitsuya","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59051354751311,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59051624956239,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59051624989007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59051625021775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59051625054543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59051625087311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59051625120079,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59051625152847,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59051625185615,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59051625218383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59051625251151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59051625283919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Illustration-of-English-People-Igirisujin-no-zu-_Poster_CompositorV1_1791420286289.jpg?v=1791420645"},{"product_id":"recently-imported-big-elephant-ichiryusai-yoshitoyo","title":"Recently Imported Big Elephant - Ichiryūsai Yoshitoyo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1863 woodblock print by Ichiryūsai Yoshitoyo depicting an elephant, a subject of great curiosity in Japan during the Bakumatsu period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Ichiryūsai Yoshitoyo, dating from 1863, captures a moment of fascination during the Bakumatsu period in Japan. As the country began to open its ports to international trade, the arrival of exotic animals and foreign visitors became a subject of intense public curiosity. This genre of art, known as Yokohama-e, documented these encounters with a blend of observation and imaginative interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a large elephant as the central subject, rendered with a focus on its physical mass and texture. The animal is depicted consuming straw, while figures in Western-style dress stand nearby. The inclusion of these figures, dressed in mid-19th-century European attire, provides a visual record of the cultural exchange occurring at the time. The print is a diptych, a common format for such subjects, allowing for a wider view of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitoyo employs the traditional woodblock techniques of the Ukiyo-e school, using clear outlines and flat areas of colour. The palette is balanced, with the dark, muted tones of the elephant contrasting against the lighter, more saturated colours of the clothing and the green ground. The text included in the upper portion of the print provides contemporary context, likely describing the origin of the animal and the circumstances of its arrival. This work offers a glimpse into the Japanese perspective on the influx of foreign influence during a period of rapid social change. It is a piece of historical documentation that reflects the curiosity of the era, rather than a purely aesthetic exercise. The print remains a clear example of how artists of the time processed the arrival of the unfamiliar through the established visual language of the woodblock medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/shimosuwa-from-sixty-nine-stations-of-the-kisokaido-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eShimosuwa, from Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/new-year-street-performers-kitagawa-utamaro\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNew Year Street-Performers - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitsuya","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59072279609679,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59072316309839,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59072316342607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59072316375375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59072316408143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59072316440911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59072316473679,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59072316506447,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59072316539215,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59072316571983,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59072316604751,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59072316637519,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Recently-Imported-Big-Elephant_Poster_CompositorV1_1791516528653.jpg?v=1791517448"},{"product_id":"foreigner-walking-with-a-pygmy-family-utagawa-yoshitsuya","title":"Foreigner Walking with a Pygmy Family - Utagawa Yoshitsuya","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1861 Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitsuya documenting the arrival of foreigners in Japan through a blend of illustration and ethnographic text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitsuya, produced in 1861, belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e. These prints emerged during the final years of the Edo period, documenting the arrival of foreigners in the port city of Yokohama after Japan ended its policy of national isolation. The work captures the curiosity and cultural friction of the era, depicting a Western man accompanied by a family of individuals described in the text as pygmies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is characteristic of the period, combining illustrative figures with extensive calligraphic text. The artist provides specific details, including the height of the figures and their names, presented in a manner that mimics a scientific or ethnographic record. The Western man is shown in a dark frock coat and top hat, holding a cane, while the smaller figures are rendered with exaggerated features. The inclusion of handprints on the left side of the composition further emphasises the pseudo-scientific framing of the subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitsuya, a student of the famous Utagawa Kuniyoshi, was known for his imaginative and often eccentric subjects. In this print, he employs a flat, graphic style typical of the Ukiyo-e tradition, using clear outlines and a muted colour palette. The work serves as a historical document of how Japanese artists and the public attempted to categorise and understand the unfamiliar visitors arriving on their shores. It reflects the blend of fascination and misunderstanding that defined early encounters between Japan and the West. The print remains a compelling example of how visual media was used to process rapid social change during the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/shimosuwa-from-sixty-nine-stations-of-the-kisokaido-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eShimosuwa, from Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/new-year-street-performers-kitagawa-utamaro\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNew Year Street-Performers - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshitsuya","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59072714506575,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59072723091791,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59072723124559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59072723157327,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59072723190095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59072723222863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59072723255631,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59072723288399,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59072723321167,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59072723353935,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59072723386703,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59072723419471,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Foreigner-Walking-with-a-Pygmy-Family_Poster_CompositorV1_1791523002489.jpg?v=1791524331"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/collections\/utagawa-yoshitsuya.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}