The Second Meeting of the Diet in the 25th Year, 1892

by Kokunimasa (1874 - 1944)

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The Second Meeting of the Diet in the 25th Year, 1892 by Kokunimasa (1874 - 1944)

Original Kokunimasa (1874 - 1944) Japanese Woodblock Print
The Second Meeting of the Diet in the 25th Year, 1892

Comments - Handsome design showing the members of the National Diet, the governing body of Meiji Japan, seated in assembly at their second meeting in the 25th year of the Meiji reign. Dressed in western-style black suits and blue gloves, the men sit quietly in concentric rows on the ground floor, while a speaker stands at a podium at right, clerks taking records at the desk just below. A list across the top identifies the members. An interesting historic image from the Meiji era, nicely detailed.

Artist - Kokunimasa (1874 - 1944)

Image Size - 14 3/8" x 27 1/2"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Small tear and loss at edge, repaired. Slight toning, soiling, and offsetting. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

The Second Meeting of the Diet in the 25th Year, 1892 by Kokunimasa (1874 - 1944)
The Second Meeting of the Diet in the 25th Year, 1892 by Kokunimasa (1874 - 1944)

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