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Meiji Era, 1868 - 1912

The Meiji Era marked the end of the feudal system under the shoguns with the restoration of the Emperor to power. The Tokugawa Shogunate ended in 1868, and Prince Mutsuhito became the first Emperor of the Meiji era. The new political system abolished the samurai class, and Japan underwent rapid modernization, embracing Western technology, governance, and social structure.

These changes affected the art of woodblock prints as well. The introduction of new imported synthetic and aniline dyes produced the bright reds and purples common to Meiji era prints. Subject matter also reflected the changing culture, with prints depicting modern stone buildings or new technology such as trains or telephone wires. Other designs reflect the incorporation of Western fashions into society, with accessories such umbrellas, hats, canes, and shoes showing the modernity of the wearer. Some artists also showed a greater interest in Western art techniques such as perspective and shading, elements not seen in earlier Japanese woodblocks.

While kabuki and beauty prints remained popular, contemporary subject matter also included senso-e or (war pictures), most often of the Satsuma Rebellion in 1877 and the Sino-Japanese War of 1894 -1895. Famous artists of the Meiji era include Yoshitoshi, Kunichika, and Chikanobu. Vibrant color and attention to detail characterize the the woodblocks of the Meiji era.

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Summer Flowers by Tomioka Tessai (1836 - 1924)

Summer Flowers


Tomioka Tessai (1836 - 1924)


Lovely Meiji floral series
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Summer Flowers by Tomioka Tessai (1836 - 1924)

Summer Flowers


Tomioka Tessai (1836 - 1924)


Lovely Meiji floral series
Bid: $35.00
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Summer Flowers by Tomioka Tessai (1836 - 1924)

Summer Flowers


Tomioka Tessai (1836 - 1924)


Lovely Meiji floral series
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Adachigahara by Sadanobu II (1848 - 1940)

Adachigahara


Sadanobu II (1848 - 1940)


Terrific four-panel Osaka kabuki print
Bid: $520.00
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Niju Bridge at the Imperial Palace: The Imperial Departure, 1892 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
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The Triumphant Return of the Japanese Army after the Great Victory at Seonghwan by Meiji era artist (not read)
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Directory of Members of the National Diet, 1890 by Kuniteru III (active circa 1880 - 1900)

Directory of Members of the National Diet, 1890


Kuniteru III (active circa 1880 - 1900)

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Promulgation of the Constitution, the Royal Family in the Phoenix Carriage, 1889 by Shogetsu (active circa 1870 - 1900)
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Pinks: Sawamura Tanosuke III as a Beauty, 1867 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Pinks: Sawamura Tanosuke III as a Beauty, 1867


Kunichika (1835 - 1900)


Rarely seen Kunichika series, beautiful color!
Bid: $480.00
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Hydrangea: Sawamura Tanosuke III as Kasamori Osen, 1865 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Hydrangea: Sawamura Tanosuke III as Kasamori Osen, 1865


Kunichika (1835 - 1900)


Rarely seen Kunichika series, beautiful color!
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New Play at the Kabuki Theater in the Third Month, 1900 by Kunisada III (1848 - 1920)
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At a Minamoto Encampment, 1885 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

At a Minamoto Encampment, 1885


Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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The Upper Rooms of the Shinagawaya, 1872 by Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874)

The Upper Rooms of the Shinagawaya, 1872


Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874)

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Flowering in the East: The Crown Prince at Play, 1877 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
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Honcho Nijushiko, 1863 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Honcho Nijushiko, 1863


Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Bid: $255.00
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Ends: 1d 4h 36m102994
Six Kabuki Actors, 1881 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Six Kabuki Actors, 1881


Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

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Illustration of the National Diet Building, 1890 by Nobukazu (1874 - 1944)
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Ends: 1d 4h 26m102394
Illustration of the Imperial National Diet Building, 1892 by Kuniteru III (active circa 1880 - 1900)

Illustration of the Imperial National Diet Building, 1892


Kuniteru III (active circa 1880 - 1900)

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The Japanese Parliament, 1890 by Nobukazu (1874 - 1944)

The Japanese Parliament, 1890


Nobukazu (1874 - 1944)

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Magic Foxes in Disguise, 1868 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Magic Foxes in Disguise, 1868


Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Bid: $145.00
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Sumo Wrestler Entering the Ring at a Temple Solicitation Arena, 1884 by Kuniaki II (1835 - 1888)

Sumo Wrestler Entering the Ring at a Temple Solicitation Arena, 1884


Kuniaki II (1835 - 1888)


Beautiful burnished detail
Bid: $290.00
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Ends: 1d 4h 13m101614
Sumo Wrestler Zogahana Heisuke by Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874)

Sumo Wrestler Zogahana Heisuke


Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874)


Beautiful burnished detail
Bid: $110.00
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Ends: 1d 4h 12m101554
Sumo Wrestler Wakashima Kyuzaburo, 1872 by Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874)

Sumo Wrestler Wakashima Kyuzaburo, 1872


Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874)

Bid: $90.00
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Ends: 1d 4h 11m101494
Sumo Wrestler in a Tasseled Apron by Kuniaki II (1835 - 1888)

Sumo Wrestler in a Tasseled Apron


Kuniaki II (1835 - 1888)

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Futatsu Chocho Kuruwa Nikki, 1875 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Futatsu Chocho Kuruwa Nikki, 1875


Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Bid: $95.00
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Ends: 1d 4h 4m101074
Boy and Ox near Mt. Fuji by Gekko (1859 - 1920)

Boy and Ox near Mt. Fuji


Gekko (1859 - 1920)

Bid: $45.00
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Ends: 5h 34m20074
Scenes from Daily Life and Hell, 1868 by Meiji era artist (unsigned)

Scenes from Daily Life and Hell, 1868


Meiji era artist (unsigned)

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Spring Scenery: Melody of a Musical Performance by Fusatane (active circa 1850 - 1870)

Spring Scenery: Melody of a Musical Performance


Fusatane (active circa 1850 - 1870)

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Spring in the Capital: A Cockfight, 1881 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
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Ends: 5h 27m19654
Promulgation of the Japanese Constitution, 1889 by Nobukazu (1872 - 1944)
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Ends: 5h 26m19594
Nozarashi Gosuke, 1874 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Nozarashi Gosuke, 1874


Kunichika (1835 - 1900)


Dramatic skull kimono
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Ends: 5h 19m19174
Young Samurai About to Commit Suicide, 1897 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
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Ends: 5h 18m19114
Kagamiyama kokyo no nishiki-e, 1898 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Kagamiyama kokyo no nishiki-e, 1898


Kunichika (1835 - 1900)


Beautiful burnished detail
Bid: $145.00
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Ends: 5h 17m19054
Commoner Confronting the Samurai Matsudaira Izu-no-Kami, 1898 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Commoner Confronting the Samurai Matsudaira Izu-no-Kami, 1898


Kunichika (1835 - 1900)


Beautiful burnished detail
Bid: $145.00
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Ends: 5h 16m18994
Spirit of the Cherry Tree by Kunisada III (1848 - 1920)

Spirit of the Cherry Tree


Kunisada III (1848 - 1920)

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Ends: 5h 15m18934
Nobleman Drawing a Sword, 1879 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Nobleman Drawing a Sword, 1879


Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)


Beautiful burnished detail
Bid: $95.00
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Ends: 5h 14m18874
Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura


Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Bid: $95.00
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Ends: 5h 13m18814
Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura


Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Bid: $95.00
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Ends: 5h 12m18754
Emperor Go-Daigo by Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)

Emperor Go-Daigo


Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)

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Ends: 4h 3m14614
Preparing to Play the Koto by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Preparing to Play the Koto


Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Bid: $220.00
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Ends: 4h 1m14493
Beauties Enjoying Brewed Tea by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Beauties Enjoying Brewed Tea


Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)


Rarely seen Ladies' Etiquette series
Bid: $195.00
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Ends: 4h 0m14433
Tea Ceremony by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Tea Ceremony


Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)


Rarely seen Ladies' Etiquette series
Bid: $195.00
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Ends: 3h 59m14373
Samurai and Yakko, 1874 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Samurai and Yakko, 1874


Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Bid: $110.00
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Ends: 3h 58m14313
Sumidagawa Nokkiri Kodan, 1873 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Sumidagawa Nokkiri Kodan, 1873


Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Bid: $110.00
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Ends: 3h 57m14253
Courtesans in a Teahouse, 1876 by Meiji era artist (not read)

Courtesans in a Teahouse, 1876


Meiji era artist (not read)

Bid: $160.00
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Ends: 3h 55m14133
Shimosa, Snow at Iwahashi, Kiuchi Sogoro, No. 20 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Shimosa, Snow at Iwahashi, Kiuchi Sogoro, No. 20


Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)


Lovely Snow, Moon, Flowers series, beautiful color and detail
Bid: $165.00
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Ends: 3h 54m14073
Yashu, Snow at Sano, Saimyo-ji, Sano Genzaemon and His Wife Shirotae, No. 32 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Yashu, Snow at Sano, Saimyo-ji, Sano Genzaemon and His Wife Shirotae, No. 32


Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)


Lovely Snow, Moon, Flowers series, beautiful color and detail
Bid: $165.00
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Buy: $215.00
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Ends: 3h 53m14013
Zoho Momoyama (Supplementary Tale of Momoyama), 1896 by Kunisada III (1786 - 1864)
Bid: $135.00
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Ends: 3h 49m13773
Welcoming Guests, 1893 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Welcoming Guests, 1893


Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

$265.00
Fixed Price
The Gion District by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

The Gion District


Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

$985.00
$886.98
Fixed Price

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