Meiji Emperor and Empress Greeting the Russian Prince (late Nicholas ll)
Artist
Kuniteru, Utagawa, III
(Japanese)
Date1891
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumwoodcut
Medium Remarks: coloured inks
DimensionsOverall (Width was measured with 3 sections mounted together;): 35.3 x 71 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineGiven in Memory of Theo Wiggan by her Ikebana Students and Friends
Object number2008.014.001
Descriptiontriptych; The Emperor and Empress and a party of people (officials?) in European dress and uniforms are on the wharf awaiting a small boat with the Russian Prince aboard. Yokohama harbour with large warships and sailing vessels in the background.Colour: multi-colour
Status
Not on view
