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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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Fresh Green Leaves Kuchi-e Print, circa 1903 Terazaki Kogyo (1866 - 1919) Fine kuchi-e design from a Tokyo estate collection |
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Wakana Kuchi-e Print, 1908 Toshikata (1866 - 1908) Fine kuchi-e design from a Tokyo estate collection |
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Angry Man and Sleeping Beauty Kuchi-e Print, 1896 Takeuchi Keishu (1861 - 1942) Fine kuchi-e design from a Tokyo estate collection |
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Floating Fragrance of Flowers Kuchi-e Print, 1907 Kajita Hanko (1870-1917) Fine kuchi-e design from a Tokyo estate collection |
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Dream Talk Kuchi-e Print, 1901 Toshikata (1866 - 1908) Fine kuchi-e design from a Tokyo estate collection |
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Whispering Sound Kuchi-e Print, 1900 Toshikata (1866 - 1908) Fine kuchi-e design from a Tokyo estate collection |
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Tangled Hair Kuchi-e Print, 1899 Tomioka Eisen (1864 - 1905) Fine kuchi-e design from a Tokyo estate collection |
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Banzuin Chobei Kuchi-e Print Suzuki Kinsen (1867 - 1945) Fine kuchi-e design from a Tokyo estate collection |
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Shizuka Kuchi-e Print, 1909 Kobori Tomoto (1864 - 1931) Fine kuchi-e design from a Tokyo estate collection |
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Viewing a Waterfall: Women of the Jokyo Era (1684 - 1688) Toshikata (1866 - 1908) |
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The Sound of Insects: Woman of the Kan'en Era (1748 - 1751) Toshikata (1866 - 1908) |
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Poems after Snow at the Imperial Palace, 1886 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely beauties design |
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Muronotsu Courtesan, No. 8 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) |
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Hideyoshi Advances Prince Samboshi during a Ceremony at Daitoku-ji Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Genji's Dream Story, 1878 Toshimitsu (active circa 1876 - 1904) Unusual historic subject |
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Scene from Seki Konroku Haru no Komagiku, 1883 Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Great design! |
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Bivouac after Landing at Yungcheng Bay, 1895 Shinohara Kiyooki (active circa 1895) |
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Saigo Takamori's Dream, 1877 Haneda Tomisaburo Interesting, rare diptych |
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View of Military Drill and Distant View of the Suspension Bridge at the Garden of Fukiage Palace, 1887 Hiroshige III (1843 - 1894) |
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Procession at Suzugamori, 1863 Kunichika (1835 - 1900) |
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Girls Playing Hanetsuki Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Charming, rarely seen East series |
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Playing Ohajiki Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Charming, rarely seen East series |
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Sumo Ring Entering Ceremony, 1884 Kuniaki II (1835 - 1888) |
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Famous Places in Tokyo: Asakusa Kinryuzan, 1877 Hiroshige III (1843 - 1894) |
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Kawarazaki Sansho Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Great series! |
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The Great Bridge: Nakamura Kanjkaku Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Great series! |
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Nakamura Shikan Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Great series! |
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Ueno Kiyomizu, 1879 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) |
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Threatening a Beauty Kunichika (1835 - 1900) |
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Java Sparrow Kuchi-e Print, 1912 Ryuu Shimazaki (1856 - 1938) |
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Doll Festival Kuchi-e Print, 1903 Tomioka Eisen (1864 - 1905) |
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Commoners in an Iris Garden, 1872 Kunichika (1835 - 1900) and Ikkei (active circa 1870s) Great design! |
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Beauties of Kadoebi-ro, 1884 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) |
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Courtesans of Daimonji-ro, 1883 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) |
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Beauties of the Inamoto-ro, 1883 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) |
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Courtesans of Daimonji-ro, 1884 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) |
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Ketani Mondo Raising His Sword, 1875 Kunichika (1835 - 1900) |
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Sword Fight in Front of a Curtain Ginko (active 1874 - 1897) |
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The Syllable Ni: Ichikawa Kuzo as Takebayashi Tadashichi Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Great series! |
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The Syllable Mu: Bando Taro as Mase Magokuro Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Great series! |
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The Syllable U: Nakamura Kanjaku as Horibe Yasubei Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Great series! |
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The Syllable Su: Ichikawa Monnosuke as Yato Yomoshichi Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Great series! |
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The Syllable Ro: Sawamura Tanosuke as Oishi Chikara Yoshikane Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Great series! |
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The Syllable Ra: Nakamura Fukusuke as Senba Saburobei Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Great series! |
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The Syllable O: Bando Kakitsu as Kurahashi Densuke with Onoe Kikugoro as Yatagoro Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Great series! |
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The Syllable Yo: Bando Shinsui as Yoshida Chuemon Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Great series! |
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Fish Seller Tsukioka Koun (active circa 1900) |
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Aoyama Parade Ground Grand Review Toshimasa (active circa 1890s) |
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Minamoto Yorimasa with his Bow Awaiting the Nue Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Fuwa Banzaemon in a Tanzen Costume Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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