Japanese Print "Harbor in Holland - Nagasaki-e" by Unknown
Artist:Unknown
Title:Harbor in Holland - Nagasaki-e
Date:Originally in Edo era, this re-carved edition was published probably in early 20th century.
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Source:artelino - Japanese Prints
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Description:
"Oranda Frankai no Minato, Banri Shoukei no Zu". Frankai (?) Harbor in Holland. This print is a curiosity, as the Japanese artist thought he depicted a Dutch harbor (title on the right margin). But it is definitely an image of the Canale Grande in Venice/Italy. The Japanese artist most probably made this design after an European painting or print that he had seen at the Dutch enclave of Nagasaki. The picture was made in "Uki-e" (Western style perspective) depicting the exotic scenery of an European country.