Mitsuuji in the Maruyama Pleasure District of Nagasaki (Nagasaki dejima) 1861

This 1861 woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada, also known as "Toyokuni III", depicts a scene in the Maruyama pleasure district of Nagasaki, Japan. The artwork depicts two women on a balcony overlooking a harbor with ships and a mountainous landscape. It is a captivating example of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art that flourished between the 17th and 19th centuries. The intricate details of the women's garments and the vibrant colors used in the artwork are characteristic of this style. The print offers a glimpse into the daily life of the bustling port city of Nagasaki during the Edo period.