http://www.vintagetextile.com/new_page_11.htm one of them is an american & the other man is a japanese man. i believe it is matthew perry in japan but im not sure what he is doing. can someone please explain what is going on in details?
2007-01-13 14:12:53 · 8 answers · asked by mommyjunny 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
yes i have read the text, otherwise i wouldnt be asking this question -___- i just wanna make sure. dont answer my questions w/ questions, theyre simply not helpful....im curious to know why the other man thats rather dark-skinned is there. are they just discussing about japan opening their ports or what? i want someone to confirm my thoughts, not question or give annoying sarcastic remarks. i would appreciate if you didnt.
2007-01-13 14:47:11 · update #1
Negotiating a Geisha
2007-01-13 14:21:05 · answer #1 · answered by lucyanddesi 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I assume you want the story the picture tells. This is what I might call a composition designed to show the stress of opposing sides. The written story does tell it all with words but if you look at how they are facing each other - with the mighty ships filling the background by the nation seeking to show it's strength. You can see in their formal meeting that they are adversaries, both have their hands gripping the sword hilts, prepared for any defense that may be required, both men have their faces in strained poses. The man on the left with Perry may represent China and the presence there. It is a meeting of nations, much as you may have seen formal greetings by dignitaries of nations meeting to settle disagreements or to forge alliances. They do so without really trusting each other and are prepared for any contingency in the event the meeting is unsuccessful.
2007-01-13 16:16:16 · answer #2 · answered by Isabel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This picture depicts Commodore Mattew Perry is being spoken to by a member of the Samurai class about something concerning his going to see the Emperor or the Shogun. The man on Perry's left is, by his appearance, Chinese and appears to be acting as an interpreter in their negation. Beyond that It is hard to be specific. The text under the picture you provided suggests that this is Prince Toda. The picture's style suggests that it was painted from a Japanese print, but produced by a westerner. There lots of artworks produced by various Japanese concerning this event, Google Perry and see what you find.
2007-01-13 15:20:47 · answer #3 · answered by colinchief 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since the tall gentleman on the left does indeed resemble Matthew Perry to a remarkable degree, I believe that he must be Matthew's great-great-great grandfather. As you probably know, others in the Perry family were also explorers of foreign lands. The Japanese man on the right has apparently proposed the purchase of some seashore property to Mr. Perry. From his clenched fist, I would surmise that Mr. Perry has declined the purchase. Too bad, as they seem to be discussing the future harbor of Hong Kong.
2007-01-13 14:36:58 · answer #4 · answered by ClicketyClack 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe when the artist was painting this the lighting from the sun was more so on the lighter men causing the other man to look darker than he is. its just simple shading. or it could be that the artist wanted it like that.
2007-01-13 15:07:40 · answer #5 · answered by melonfruitbaby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you read anything below it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
America was sending explorers and Perry hit the shores of Japan and was greeted by these men who had never before seen anyone other than a japanese person. Make sense yet.! READ
2007-01-13 14:19:25 · answer #6 · answered by Paint N Paper 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you read the text underneath the picture?
2007-01-13 14:18:09 · answer #7 · answered by Jozza321 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
check this website
http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/teach/ends/opening.htm
2007-01-13 14:19:54 · answer #8 · answered by Antonio R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋