Early Foreign Photographer In Yokohama

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This painting by Utagawa Yoshikazu, titled "Early Foreign Photographer In Yokohama," vividly captures a scene that mixes traditional Japanese elements with Western influences during the early days of photography in Japan. In the foreground, we see two Western men, presumably photographers, engaged in their craft. One is adjusting a large box camera mounted on a tripod, which is characteristic of the photographic equipment used in the mid-19th century. The other, holding a piece of equipment, possibly a light meter or another photographic accessory, is interacting with him.The setting appears to be a room with elements of Western architecture, indicated by the geometric ceiling and European-style curtains and design motifs on the walls. There are also Japanese elements, such as the colorful curtain to the left, adding a vibrant contrast.In the background, various figures, both Westerners and Japanese, are engaged in different activities. Some are observing the photographic process, while others are conversing or moving about the room. The attire of the figures varies from Western dresses and military-style coats to traditional Japanese kimonos, illustrating the cultural mingling occurring during this period in Yokohama, a hub of international trade and interaction.Overall, the painting portrays the fascination and curiosity on both sides—Japanese and Westerners—as they interact and exchange cultural and technological insights.

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Utagawa Yoshikazu (CA. 1850–1870) was one of the great Japanese painters of the Edo period. Through his Ukiyo-e style, he brilliantly depicted the Japanese middle-class story, as well as the Western foreigners who came to live and work in Japan during the same period.