Utagawa Sadahide, Gountei Sadahide, Hashimoto Kenjirō (? – ?)
Utagawa Sadahide (1807-c. 1879) was a prominent ukiyo-e artist known for his dynamic Yokohama-e prints depicting foreigners in Japan during the late Edo period. He skillfully blended traditional Japanese art with Western perspective, creating captivating scenes of cultural exchange and historical events.
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About this artwork
- Title: Picture of Western Traders at Yokohama Transporting Merchandise
- Artist: Utagawa Sadahide, Gountei Sadahide, Hashimoto Kenjirō
- Year: 1861
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art
- Movement: Ukiyo-e
- Creative period: Late Edo Period
- Main color: Gray
- Keywords: 1861 naval scene , ukiyo-e print , japanese art prints


