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Foreign words. Japanese print shows an American on horseback and a Chinese man standing nearby. Japanese-Dutch(?) vocabulary chart of numbers and unidentified price code(?) on recto of print. Date 1860
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1. Title: "Encounter between an American and a Chinese Man: A Multicultural Moment in Japanese Woodblock Art, 1860" 2. Description: This woodblock print, created in Japan during the late Edo period (1860), showcases an intriguing encounter between an American on horseback and a Chinese man. The vibrant colors and dynamic composition draw the viewer into the scene, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of cross-cultural interactions that characterized the period. 3. Background: During the mid-19th century, Japan underwent significant cultural and political transformations, as the country began to open its doors to the outside world following centuries of isolation. This period, known as the Meiji Restoration, brought about a surge in foreign influence, with travelers, merchants, and diplomats from Europe and America arriving in Japan in ever-increasing numbers. 4. Details: The American, dressed in Western attire and wearing a wide-brimmed hat, rides a horse, while the Chinese man, clad in traditional robes, stands nearby. The juxtaposition of Western and Eastern elements underscores the complex interplay of cultures that characterized this era. 5. Intriguing Additions: The print bears an intriguing set of Japanese-Dutch (Rōmaji) vocabulary chart on the recto, which includes numbers and unidentified price codes. This suggests that the print may have been intended for use in international trade or commerce, further highlighting the global connections that shaped Japan during this period. 6. Conclusion: This evocative woodblock print offers a fascinating window into the multicultural exchanges that took place in Japan during the late Edo period. The encounter between the American and Chinese figures serves as a visual reminder of the far-reaching impacts of globalization, while the inclusion of the Japanese-Dutch vocabulary chart underscores the importance of international trade and communication during this transformative time in Japanese history.
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