A Japanese, Ukiyo-e, colour woodblock print of an American man and a Japanese woman
Early Meiji period, circa 1870
H. 33 x W. 22.3 cm
The Japanese text reads: “Culture of a foreign country, South America. The continent was originally developed by European persons. When south and north continents are combined, it is as large as half the world. The north continent reaches to New England, and its south area is called Mexico. The east and west coast face two oceans, respectively. The country is democratic, and their people are gentle and kind. They make their country rich by regular travels to foreign countries for trade.”
H. 33 x W. 22.3 cm
The Japanese text reads: “Culture of a foreign country, South America. The continent was originally developed by European persons. When south and north continents are combined, it is as large as half the world. The north continent reaches to New England, and its south area is called Mexico. The east and west coast face two oceans, respectively. The country is democratic, and their people are gentle and kind. They make their country rich by regular travels to foreign countries for trade.”
Part of the Japan collection.
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