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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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No. 11, Jiang Shi: A Miraculous Spring, 1890 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) |
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No. 10, Tanzi: He Fed His Parent's Doe's Milk, 1890 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) |
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No. 9, Ding Lan: He Carved Wooden Figures of His Parents to Serve Them, 1890 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) |
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Catching Fireflies, 1896 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely Chiyoda Palace series |
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Tea Ceremony, 1895 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely Chiyoda Palace series |
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Beauty Carrying a Meal Kunichika (1835 - 1900) |
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Panoramic View of Chishima from the Kanrantei in Matsushima, Mutsu Province, 1881 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) |
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Shadow Portraits of Three Actors Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874) Great design |
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Ichikawa Sadanji as Miura and Bando Hikosaburo as Sano, 1874 Kunichika (1835 - 1900) |
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Nakamura Shikan IV as Kakurega no Mohei, 1865 Kunichika (1835 - 1900) |
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Scene from Shinbutai Iwao no Kusunoki, 1874 Yoshitora (active circa 1836 - 1887) Great design! |
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Yamashiro, Snow at the Imperial Palace, Lady Sei Shonagon, No. 38 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Lovely Snow, Moon, Flowers series |
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Looking for a Breeze Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Charming beauty series |
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Smiling Beauty Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Charming beauty series |
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As the Moon Shines Serenely Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Chang E Flees to the Moon Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Chikubushima Moon Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Cloth-beating Moon Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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A Glimpse of the Moon Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Gravemarker Moon Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Horin Temple Moon Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Inamura Promontory Moon at Daybreak Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Lady Gosechi Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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The Moon at High Tide Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Moonlight Patrol Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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The Moon of the Milky Way Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Moon of the Red Cliffs Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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The Moon of Yamaki Mansion Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Moon of the Lonely House Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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The Moon's Invention Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Mountain Moon after Rain Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Mount Ji Ming Moon Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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The Night is Still Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Reading by the Moon Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Summer Night Moon Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Suzaku Gate Moon Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Theater District Dawn Moon Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Under the Moonflower Bower Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Yorimasa Watches the Monster Approach Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Moon Above the Sea at Daimotsu Bay Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Inaba Mountain Moon Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Moon of Pure Snow at Asano River Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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The Yugao Chapter from 'The Tale of Genji' Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Ishiyama Moon Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Gojo Bridge Moon Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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The Moon of Ogurusu in Yamashiro Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Nakamaro Views the Moon in China Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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The Moon and the Abandoned Old Woman Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Since the Crescent Moon Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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Katada Bay Moon Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) |
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