The Second Meeting of the National Diet and the National Diet Building, 1892

by Meiji era artist (unsigned)

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The Second Meeting of the National Diet and the National Diet Building, 1892 by Meiji era artist (unsigned)

Original Meiji era Japanese Woodblock Print
The Second Meeting of the National Diet and the National Diet Building, 1892

Comments - Terrific triptych featuring images of the National Diet Building and the members of the Diet, the governing body of Meiji Japan, seated in assembly at their second meeting 1892. Dressed in western-style black suits and blue gloves, the men sit quietly in concentric rows of seats on the ground floor, surrounding a central elevated podium and gallery. The modern building is shown at top center, flanked by panels of text. An interesting historic subject with wonderful detail.

Artist - Meiji era artist (unsigned)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 27 3/4"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels, backed with paper. Slight toning and soiling, a few stains. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

The Second Meeting of the National Diet and the National Diet Building, 1892 by Meiji era artist (unsigned)
The Second Meeting of the National Diet and the National Diet Building, 1892 by Meiji era artist (unsigned)

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