Sadahide: Yokohama Trade Picture of Black Ships Pentaptych (Sold)
Artist: Gōuntei Sadahide
Title: Yokohame Trade, Picture of Foreigners Shipping Cargo
Date: 1861
Yokohame Trade, Picture of Foreigners Shipping Cargo, 1861. Yokohama kōeki seiyōjin nimotsu unsō no zu. Five-panel print showing Black Ships being loaded with cargo and passengers in the port of Yokohama. We see the flags flying for numerous countries, with the largest ship in the group flying the US flag. Sadahide’s powers of observation were acute, and this represents a fascinating record of a specific moment in history in terms of global trade. Widely considered the finest Yokohama-e design every published.
Condition: Excellent impression. Very good color and condition. Some trimming.
Dimensions: ôban pentaptych
Signature: Gountei Sadahide ga
SKU: SAD0040