Drawing Room of a Foreign Business Establishment in Yokohama 1861

This "ukiyo-e" woodblock print, created by Utagawa Sadahide in 1861, depicts the interior of a Western-style establishment in Yokohama, Japan. The scene likely portrays a meeting between Japanese and foreign visitors, highlighting the growing Western influence in Japan during the period of the opening of the country to international trade. The intricate details of the clothing and furnishings, as well as the view of ships through the windows, offer a glimpse into the cultural exchange and modernization taking place in Japan at the time.