Landscape View at Yokohama (Yokohama fūkei) 1860

"Landscape View at Yokohama" (Yokohama fūkei) is a woodblock print created in 1860 by Utagawa (Gountei) Sadahide. The print features a panoramic view of the bustling port city of Yokohama, Japan, showcasing the city's waterfront and the numerous ships that traversed its waters. The use of vibrant colors and detailed imagery, characteristic of the ukiyo-e style, creates a lively and visually captivating depiction of Yokohama's cityscape. This print is a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the rapid changes and modernization of Japan during the mid-19th century, as the country opened its doors to foreign trade.