Second Floor of a Beef Hot Pot Restaurant
1896
About this artwork
A detailed ink and wash drawing depicting a busy scene inside a traditional Japanese beef hot pot restaurant (gyūnikuya) during the Meiji period.
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This artwork captures a fascinating cultural turning point in Meiji-era Japan, where the consumption of beef, previously frowned upon, became a trendy symbol of Westernization and modern lifestyle. The bustling environment illustrates the 'gyū-nabe' craze, where common people gathered in communal spaces to enjoy the exotic and nutritious beef hot pot. Nagahara Kōtarō’s lively sketch style brings this vibrant piece of culinary and social history to life.
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Second Floor of a Beef Hot Pot Restaurant
Kōtarō Nagahara, 1896
