Hollander 1861

"Hollander" is a woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora from 1861, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a European man, likely a Dutch merchant, riding a horse. It is a classic example of *ukiyo-e*, a genre of Japanese art that flourished in the Edo period (1603–1868). Yoshitora’s vivid depiction of the Hollander and his horse in the *ukiyo-e* style, with bold outlines and vibrant colors, offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of Japanese and Western cultures during this period.