Items Similar to Unpei Kameyama, 'a View of Black 'American' Ships in the Bay of Uraga Senminato'
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 5
Unpei Kameyama, 'a View of Black 'American' Ships in the Bay of Uraga Senminato'
About the Item
Unpei Kameyama (1821-1899)
A view of black (American) ships in the bay of Uraga Senminato, Miura district, June 1853
The Japanese text reads: ‘The seventy-six old men for the Kitamura-clan, drawn in 1897 on request of Yoshisada Kitamura, Himeji, the black ships which so much changed the fate of Japan, enjoy please this masterpiece by Harima Shonin Bisei who brings back memories of his young days.’
Watercolour on paper, laid down on cardboard, H. 44.5 x W. 115.5 cm
Provenance:
Collection of Yoshisada Kitamura, Himeji
Yoshisada Kitamura (1838-1899), the son of a farmer in the village of Ogawa, in the district of Harimakashikihigashi, studied under Matajiro Otaka and got heavily involved in the anti-Shogunate movement. He was active in several military incidents against the Shogunate. After the Meiji restoration, he served the Meiji government as a local official in the Himeji domain.
Kameyama Unpei was a Confucian scholar, a Shinto priest, an educator, and a feudal vassal of the Himeji-clan. As a young man, he was a student at Shoheizaka Gakumonjo in Edo, where he was instructed by Shoheiko. After that, he served the Tokugawa Shogunate, and after the Meiji restoration, he was called 'Harima-saint' for teaching young men at Kankai Kodo in Nada, Himeji City.
- Dimensions:Height: 17.52 in (44.5 cm)Width: 45.48 in (115.5 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
- Style:Edo (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1853
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Amsterdam, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5458231457252
About the Seller
5.0
Vetted Seller
These experienced sellers undergo a comprehensive evaluation by our team of in-house experts.
Established in 1985
1stDibs seller since 2020
19 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 2 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
More From This SellerView All
- 'Two Dutch Ships Anchored in the Bay of Nagasaki' by Kawahara Keiga '1786-1860'Located in Amsterdam, NLKawahara Keiga (1786 - c. 1860) Two Dutch ships anchored in the bay of Nagasaki Sumi ink and pigment on silk, H. 27 x W. 41 cm (excl. frame) Comes framed, see image. ?Based o...Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
MaterialsSilk
- Chinese Export Trade Painting Depicting ‘the Tea Shop', Chinoiserie ChiqueLocated in Amsterdam, NLA refined Chinese export painting depicting ‘The Tea shop’ Canton, early 19th century Ink and watercolour on silk, H. 63.5 x W. 52.3 cm Framed in giltwood frame. ?The paintin...Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
MaterialsSilk
- Fine Mughal Painting of a ‘Lion at Rest’, North India, Early 19th CenturyLocated in Amsterdam, NLA Mughal painting of a ‘Lion at rest’ North India, early 19th century ? Watercolour on paper, H. 46.5 x W. 68 cm ?The present painting is a large...Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Paintings and Screens
MaterialsPaper
- Japanese Painting Depicting Commodore Perry’s Ship with Buddhist Monks AboardLocated in Amsterdam, NLA Japanese painting depicting Commodore Matthew Perry’s flagship USS Mississippi bringing the coffin with the remains of US marine private Robert Williams who died while serving on t...Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
MaterialsPaint, Paper
- Important Japanese six-fold screen depicting The Tale of The Genji, 17th centuryLocated in Amsterdam, NLAn important Japanese six-fold screen, depicting episodes from The Tale of The Genji Edo period, 17th century Ink and colour on gilded paper, H. 155 x W. 380 cm The Tale of Genji...Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
MaterialsPaint, Paper
- Dutch Colonial Japanese Scroll Painting of Chief Merchant DoeffLocated in Amsterdam, NLNagasaki School (EARLY 19TH CENTURY) Opperhoofd Hendrik Doeff with Javanese servant Kakemono, watercolor on paper, mounted on silk and textile covered paper scroll, not signed....Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
MaterialsSilk, Paper
You May Also Like
- Japanese Six-Panel Screen Women of the Court in the GardenLocated in Hudson, NYJapanese six-panel screen: Women of the Court in the Garden. Edo period (circa 1700) painting of an early Kano school subject matter: nobility socializing in a coutryard garden. Deta...Category
Antique Early 1700s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
MaterialsGold Leaf
- "View from the Terrace, " Mixed-Media by Yamin YoungBy Yamin YoungLocated in Houston, TXWell listed Chinese Artist Yamin Young. "View from the Terrace". Mixed-media on handmade rice paper, mounted to the fabric base, protected by the plexiglas...Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Other Paintings
MaterialsGold Leaf
- Japanese Two Panel Screen Dragon in the MistLocated in Hudson, NYInk (Sumi) on paper. Signature and Seal read: Kishi Ganku It is backed with paper covered in gold and silver flake. Kishi Ganku (1749 or 1756-1839) was the...Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
MaterialsWood, Paper
- Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Harbor Scene in a Modernist ViewLocated in Hudson, NYBountiful mountain overlooking a city, divided by an occupied river. The shapes and colors that make up this unique painting allow for an unconventional take on a modern harbor view....Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
MaterialsGold, Brass
- Pair of Japanese Edo Six Panel Screens the Seven SagesLocated in Rio Vista, CAFantastic pair of 19th century Japanese late Edo/early Meiji period six-panel screens titled The seven sages of the bamboo grove. The Kano school screens...Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
MaterialsBrass, Gold Leaf
- 19th Century Japanese Scroll Painting, Birds & Flowers of the Four SeasonsLocated in Kyoto, JPBirds and flowers of the four seasons Early to mid-19th century Ink, pigment and gofun on silk Unidentified artist Signature: S...Category
Antique 1830s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
MaterialsSilk
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Japanese Ship
Bay Antique Furniture
Military Ship
American Masterpiece Collection
Collection Of Six Paintings
Japanese Farmer
Japanese Shinto
Japan Military
Japanese Watercolor Paintings
Used Domain Furniture
Painting Of A Japanese Man
Painting Asian Man
American Hand Painted Screen
Priest Japanese
Hand Painted Japanese Screen Watercolor
Shinto Priest
Antique Chinese Art Framed
Antique Painted Screen