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Meiji Era, 1868 - 1912 |
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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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Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Teraoka Heiemon Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Outstanding Kunichika series, deluxe printing |
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Ichikawa Sadanji I as Shimizu Daikaku (above) and Kawarazaki Sansho I as Ishikawa Goemon Kunichika (1835 - 1900) |
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Ichikawa Sadanji I as Hanemasu Yukichi (above), Bando Hikosaburo V as Okubo Hikozaemon, and Nakamura Shikan IV as Abe Bungo no kami Kunichika (1835 - 1900) |
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Kawarazaki Sansho I as Matsuzen'ya Gorozo (above), and Nakamura Shikan IV as Kato Kiyomasa Kunichika (1835 - 1900) |
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Onoe Kikugoro V as Net Fisherman Shichigoro (above), Nakamura Sojuro I as Kisanta, Kawarazaki Sansho I as Kiichi, and Bando Kakitsu as Torazo Kunichika (1835 - 1900) |
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Nakamura Sojuro I as Hanshichi (above), and Kawarazaki Sansho I as Lord Hidetsugu Kunichika (1835 - 1900) |
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Nakamura Kanjaku III as Musashi (above), and Nakamura Shikan IV as both Matsuyama and Wankyu Kunichika (1835 - 1900) |
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Nakamura Shikan IV as Kunisada Chuji (above), Onoe Kikugoro V as Shicho Goromata, Kawarazaki Sansho I as Shicho Taromata, and Nakamura Sojuro I as Shicho Jiromata Kunichika (1835 - 1900) |
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Onoe Kikugoro V as the Ghost of Okiku (above), Sawamura Tossho II as Izumi Saburo, and Nakamura Juzaburo as Gotobei Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Great ghost design! |
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Courtesan and Girl in a Garden, 1862 Kunichika (1835 - 1900) |
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Cherry Blossoms; Chinese Man; Calligraphy; Dancers, 1878 Kyosai (1831 - 1889) and Hiroshige III (1843 - 1894) |
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Hojo Takatoki Tormented by Tengu, 1887 Kunisada III (1848 - 1920) Fantastic supernatural design! |
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Scene from Momoyama monogatari, 1869 Kunichika (1835 - 1900) |
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Samurai in Battle Meiji era artist (unsigned) |
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Kato Kiyomasa Hunting Tigers Kokunimasa (1874 - 1944) Fantastic samurai design, first time offered |
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Attack at the Site of the Hundred-foot Cliff, 1895 Kiyochika (1847 - 1915) |
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Shiragi of Inagi-ro and Ochiyo of Nakanocho, 1883 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely Multicolored Blossoms series |
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Beauties of Kadoebi-ro, 1884 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely Multicolored Blossoms series |
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Shotaku of Shinagawa-ro and Omatsu of Nakanocho, 1884 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely Multicolored Blossoms series |
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Ariwara of Shinagawa-ro and Beauty of Nakanocho, 1884 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely Multicolored Blossoms series |
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Kocho of Kadoebi-ro and Yoshi of Nakanocho, 1884 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely Multicolored Blossoms series |
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Sugawara of Daimonji-ro and Oai of Nakanocho, 1884 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely Multicolored Blossoms series |
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Sakyo of Hikota-ro and Chiya of Nakanomachi, 1883 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely Multicolored Blossoms series |
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Hagoromo of Kadoebi-ro and Koiku of Nakanacho, 1884 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely Multicolored Blossoms series |
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Ichinose of Shinagawa-ro and Kobuki of Nakanocho, 1884 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely Multicolored Blossoms series |
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No. 7, Wang Xiang: Catching Fish for His Stepmother in Winter, 1890 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) |
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Sugawara Michizane Kiyochika (1847 - 1915) |
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Parody of the Three Famous Courtesans Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874) Handsome sumo triptych |
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Sumo Wrestler Zogahana Heisuke Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874) |
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Sumo Wrestler Umegatani Totaro Kuniaki II (1835 - 1888) |
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Sumo Wrestler Koyanagi Tsunekichi, 1867 Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874) |
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Sumo Wrestler Ayasegawa Sanzaemon Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874) |
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A Shop: Woman of the Kosho Era (1455 -1457) Toshikata (1866 - 1908) |
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The Genpei War: The Great Battle at Uji Bridge Toyonobu (1859 - 1886) Fantastic design, beautiful color and condition |
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Toyotomi’s Record of Achievements: Kinoshita Leading Construction of Sunomata Castle in One Night Toshinaka (1868 - 1934) Fantastic design, beautiful color and condition |
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Rebel Headquarters at Kawajiri, 1877 Kyosai (1831 - 1889) Great Kyosai design! |
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Sawamura Tanosuke III Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Fantastic design with hawk |
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Beauties Enjoying a Waterfall at a Villa, 1893 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) |
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Princess Minazuru Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Rarely seen Genji and Heike series |
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Taira no Kiyomori and Lady Tokiwa Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Rarely seen Genji and Heike series |
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Oshu, Moon over Mano Village, Customary Silk Fulling, Princess Nadeshiko and Tsuchikuro, No. 34 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely Snow, Moon, Flowers series |
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The Kan'ei to Shoho Era Kiyochika (1847 - 1915) |
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Imperial Procession at Ueno Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Fantastic six-panel design |
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Inquisitive: the appearance of a maid of the Tempo era, No. 13 Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) Exhibition of the best designs from Yoshitoshi's 32 Aspects of Women |
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Tiresome: the appearance of a virgin of the Kansei era, No. 1 Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) Exhibition of the best designs from Yoshitoshi's 32 Aspects of Women |
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Delighted: the appearance of a geisha today, during the Meiji era, No. 31 Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) Exhibition of the best designs from Yoshitoshi's 32 Aspects of Women |
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Hot: the appearance of a wealthy housewife in the Bunsei era, No. 8 Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) Exhibition of the best designs from Yoshitoshi's 32 Aspects of Women |
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Observant: the appearance of a Kyoto waitress in the Meiji era, No. 25 Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) Exhibition of the best designs from Yoshitoshi's 32 Aspects of Women |
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Relaxed: the appearance of a Kyoto geisha during the Kansei era, No. 2 Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) Exhibition of the best designs from Yoshitoshi's 32 Aspects of Women |
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Itchy: the appearance of a kept woman in the Kaei era, No. 16 Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) Exhibition of the best designs from Yoshitoshi's 32 Aspects of Women |
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