A shogunal pleasure trip by boat in 1798. Colour woodcut, 1889.

The size of the boats carrying the shogun and retainers is vastly exaggerated; auspicious cranes fly overhead

A nostalgic view created during the period of return to the appreciation of old 'pre-Western' customs; date given in the historical cartouche is 1889

The cherry blossoms indicate the Sumida river

Edo [Tokyo] : [publisher not identified], 1889.

3 prints : woodcut, triptych printed in colours

Bears publisher's mark and set title

Wellcome Collection 37459i