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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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Lunacy - Unrolling Letters Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Shadows of the Pine Branches Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Rising Moon over Mount Nanping Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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The Full Moon Coming with a Challenge Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Mount Tobisu Dawn Moon Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Moon of the Filial Son Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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One Hundred Aspects of the Moon Table of Contents Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Scene from Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, 1866 Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Great, bold design |
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Playing House Miyagawa Shuntei (1873 - 1914) Charming Children's Customs series |
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Sumo Capturing Thieves, 1876 Kunisada III (1848 - 1920) |
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Hard Fighting at the Battle of Weihaiwei, 1895 Kokunimasa (1874 - 1944) |
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Kato Kiyomasa Subjugating a Fierce Beast in Chosen, circa 1904 Chinsai Rosetsu (active circa 1890s - 1900s) |
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Visit of the Empress to the Field Hospital, 1895 Kiyochika (1847 - 1915) Interesting historic subject, first time offered |
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Arrival of the Emperor at Shinbashi Station after the Victory, 1895 Kiyochika (1847 - 1915) Interesting historic subject, first time offered |
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Imperial Arrival at Shinbashi Station on Triumphal Return from Hiroshima, 1895 Kiyochika (1847 - 1915) Rarely seen Kiyochika design |
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Two-panel Paper Model Set with House Elements, Courtyard, and Greenery Meiji era artist (unsigned) Interesting paper model design |
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Flower Garland Miyagawa Shuntei (1873 - 1914) Charming Children's Customs series |
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Game of Juroku Musashi (Sixteen Soldiers) Miyagawa Shuntei (1873 - 1914) Charming Children's Customs series |
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Playing Cards Miyagawa Shuntei (1873 - 1914) Charming Children's Customs series |
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Senju Kannon Game Miyagawa Shuntei (1873 - 1914) Charming Children's Customs series |
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Performing for the Meiji Empress, 1877 Kunichika (1835 - 1900) |
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Singing and Dancing in the Modern Style, 1878 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) |
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Ichimura Kakitsu IV, 1867 Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Fantastic tiger tattoo |
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Eight Dog Hero Inuyama Dosetsu and Hamaji, 1888 Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Beautiful color and condition |
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The Seventh Month: Tanabata, 1858 Kunichika (1835 - 1900) |
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The Enpo Era (1673 - 1681) Kiyochika (1847 - 1915) Lovely Flower Patterns series, beautifully printed |
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Bushu, Moon over Ishihama, Taigyu Tower, Inuzaka Shino, No. 40 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely Snow, Moon, Flowers series |
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Edo, Snow at Yanagi Bridge, Nezumi Kozo as Takasaki Beian and the Clam Seller Sankichi, No. 26 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely Snow, Moon, Flowers series |
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Edo, Flowers of Ueno, Mt. Toei Cherry Blossoms Tying, No. 2 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely Snow, Moon, Flowers series |
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Musashi, Flowers of Takada, Ota Dokan and Yamabuki no koji, No. 7 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely Snow, Moon, Flowers series |
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Yamashiro, Flowers of Gojozaka, Kagekiyo and Akoya, No. 33 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely Snow, Moon, Flowers series |
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Yamashiro, Flowers of the Capital Suburbs, Daughter of Ki no Tsurayuki, No. 39 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely Snow, Moon, Flowers series |
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Lucky God Daikoku Kakemono Kyosai (1831 - 1889) |
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Sansho Dayu, No. 47 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Rarely seen Eastern Brocades series |
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Warding off Evil Spirits, 1896 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely Chiyoda Palace series |
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Playing Oibane, 1896 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely Chiyoda Palace series |
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Washing Fruit, 1895 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely Chiyoda Palace series |
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Mt. Fuji on a Breezy Evening, 1895 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely Chiyoda Palace series |
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Flower Cart Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) |
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Mountain Village Teahouse Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) |
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Serving Spiced Rice Wine Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) |
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The Meiji Era (1868 - 1912) Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) |
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The Meiji Era (1868 - 1912) Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) |
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The Meiji Era (1868 - 1912) Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) |
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The Kan'ei Era (1624 - 1644) Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) |
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Scene from Ume Yanagi Sakura no Kagazome, 1873 Kunichika (1835 - 1900) |
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Watonai Looking for a Signal, 1863 Kunihisa II (1832 - 1891) |
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A Great Attack in the Snow on the Battery of the Hundred Foot Cliff at Weihaiwei, 1895 Kokunimasa (1874 - 1944) Great senso-e design! |
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Buddha Festival Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely Chiyoda Palace series |
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End-of-Year Market Kuchi-e Print, 1907 Toshimine (1863 - 1934) Fine kuchi-e design from a Tokyo estate collection |
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