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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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The Golden Pavilion, 1897 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
The Golden Pavilion, 1897
Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
Rarely seen Chikanobu series, beautifully detailed
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Moon Viewing over Sarashina Rice Fields by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
Moon Viewing over Sarashina Rice Fields
Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
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Three Famous Views of Japan: Itsukushima Shrine by Hiroshige III (1843 - 1894)
Three Famous Views of Japan: Itsukushima Shrine
Hiroshige III (1843 - 1894)
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Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku, 1853 by Kunisato (died 1858)
Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku, 1853
Kunisato (died 1858)
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The Subscription List, 1840 by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)
The Subscription List, 1840
Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)
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Ghost of Omatsu Attacking, 1851 by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)
Ghost of Omatsu Attacking, 1851
Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)
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Shirotae of the Tagoya and her Kamuro Katsura, 1870 by Yoshiiiku (1833 - 1904)
Shirotae of the Tagoya and her Kamuro Katsura, 1870
Yoshiiiku (1833 - 1904)
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Ogiya Restaurant at Oji by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Ogiya Restaurant at Oji
Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
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Yaozen Restaurant in Ueno by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Yaozen Restaurant in Ueno
Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
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Jusenro Restaurant at Asahiro by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Jusenro Restaurant at Asahiro
Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
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Distant View of Mansei Bridge, 1878 by Kunisada III (1848 - 1920)
Distant View of Mansei Bridge, 1878
Kunisada III (1848 - 1920)
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Distraught Beauty by Meiji era artist (not read)
Distraught Beauty
Meiji era artist (not read)
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Kabayaki Eel Shop, Beauty with a Floral Hair Ornament, and Leaf Textile Pattern by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Kabayaki Eel Shop, Beauty with a Floral Hair Ornament, and Leaf Textile Pattern
Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Terrific Kunichika Tokyo series, a client favorite!
Bid: $115.00
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Fresh Fish Wholesale Store, Beauty Opening an Umbrella, and Nihonbashi Textile Pattern by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Fresh Fish Wholesale Store, Beauty Opening an Umbrella, and Nihonbashi Textile Pattern
Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Terrific Kunichika Tokyo series, a client favorite!
Bid: $115.00
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Hot Spring Restaurant, Beauty Reading, Tsukuda Island Textile Print by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Hot Spring Restaurant, Beauty Reading, Tsukuda Island Textile Print
Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Terrific Kunichika Tokyo series, a client favorite!
Bid: $115.00
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Kitamura Restaurant, Beauty Displaying a Scroll, and Doll Textile Pattern by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Kitamura Restaurant, Beauty Displaying a Scroll, and Doll Textile Pattern
Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Terrific Kunichika Tokyo series, a client favorite!
Bid: $115.00
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Shin Yoshiwara Kyomachi Restaurant Kaneko Kuni, Beauty Writing with a Brush, and Eitai Bridge Textile Pattern by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Shin Yoshiwara Kyomachi Restaurant Kaneko Kuni, Beauty Writing with a Brush, and Eitai Bridge Textile Pattern
Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Terrific Kunichika Tokyo series, a client favorite!
Bid: $115.00
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Ataka Matsu Sushi, Beauty in a Doorway, and Shinkawa Sake Shop Textile Pattern by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Ataka Matsu Sushi, Beauty in a Doorway, and Shinkawa Sake Shop Textile Pattern
Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Terrific Kunichika Tokyo series, a client favorite!
Bid: $115.00
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Restaurant, Beauty in a Green Kimono, and Horikiri Iris Textile Pattern by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Restaurant, Beauty in a Green Kimono, and Horikiri Iris Textile Pattern
Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Terrific Kunichika Tokyo series, a client favorite!
Bid: $115.00
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Matsudaya Shop, Smiling Beauty, and Ryogoku Bridge Textile Pattern by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Matsudaya Shop, Smiling Beauty, and Ryogoku Bridge Textile Pattern
Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Terrific Kunichika Tokyo series, a client favorite!
Bid: $115.00
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Drug Store of Hirao Sampei, the Beauty Susu, and Evening Shower Stripes Textile Pattern by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Drug Store of Hirao Sampei, the Beauty Susu, and Evening Shower Stripes Textile Pattern
Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Terrific Kunichika Tokyo series, a client favorite!
Bid: $115.00
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Tea Implement Shop, Beauty Playing Koto, and Mokuboji Temple Textile Pattern by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Tea Implement Shop, Beauty Playing Koto, and Mokuboji Temple Textile Pattern
Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Terrific Kunichika Tokyo series, a client favorite!
Bid: $115.00
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Cosmetics Wholesaler Tanaka Kao-do, Beauty in a Violet Kimono, and Fudo Meguro Textile Pattern by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Cosmetics Wholesaler Tanaka Kao-do, Beauty in a Violet Kimono, and Fudo Meguro Textile Pattern
Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Terrific Kunichika Tokyo series, a client favorite!
Bid: $115.00
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Fish at Ueda Shinbei, Beauty with a Plum Branch, and Yushima Tenjin Shrine Textile Pattern by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Fish at Ueda Shinbei, Beauty with a Plum Branch, and Yushima Tenjin Shrine Textile Pattern
Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Terrific Kunichika Tokyo series, a client favorite!
Bid: $115.00
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Fujimura Pastry Shop, Beauty Tucking Her Hand into her Obi, and Ochanomizu Textile Pattern by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Fujimura Pastry Shop, Beauty Tucking Her Hand into her Obi, and Ochanomizu Textile Pattern
Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Terrific Kunichika Tokyo series, a client favorite!
Bid: $115.00
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Umbrellas and Footwear, Actress Kumehachi Morizumi, and Niju Bridge Textile Pattern by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Umbrellas and Footwear, Actress Kumehachi Morizumi, and Niju Bridge Textile Pattern
Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Terrific Kunichika Tokyo series, a client favorite!
Bid: $115.00
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Ends: 6d 12h 10m562200
Fugetsudo Confectionary, Shibashi Beauty with a Tea Bowl, and Shiba Shinmei Festival Textile Pattern  by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Fugetsudo Confectionary, Shibashi Beauty with a Tea Bowl, and Shiba Shinmei Festival Textile Pattern
Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Terrific Kunichika Tokyo series, a client favorite!
Bid: $115.00
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Ends: 6d 12h 9m562140
The Imperial Spring Poetry Contest, 1879 by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
The Imperial Spring Poetry Contest, 1879
Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
Fuji Arts Special Auction - Original Yoshitoshi opening at $89!
Bid: $89.00 Standard Auction
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A Chronicle of the Subjugation of Kagoshima in Satsuma Province: Battle before Kumamato Castle, 1877 by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
A Chronicle of the Subjugation of Kagoshima in Satsuma Province: Battle before Kumamato Castle, 1877
Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
Fuji Arts Special Auction - Original Yoshitoshi opening at $89!
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Ends: 6d 12h 7m562020
A Picture of the Battle with the Rebels at Kawajiri and Takahashi in Kagoshima Prefecture, circa 1877 by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
A Picture of the Battle with the Rebels at Kawajiri and Takahashi in Kagoshima Prefecture, circa 1877
Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
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The Murder of Hayase Iori, 1867 by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
The Murder of Hayase Iori, 1867
Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
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Miyamoto Musashi Practicing Martial Arts, 1885 by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
Miyamoto Musashi Practicing Martial Arts, 1885
Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
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A Retainer of Lord Kira Hurling a Brazier at Kataoka Gengoemon, 1885 by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
A Retainer of Lord Kira Hurling a Brazier at Kataoka Gengoemon, 1885
Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
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The Story of the Priest Nitto at Emmeiin, 1885 by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
The Story of the Priest Nitto at Emmeiin, 1885
Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
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The Shoeitei Restaurant at Kubocho by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
The Shoeitei Restaurant at Kubocho
Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
Fuji Arts Special Auction - Original Yoshitoshi opening at $89!
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Kazuenokami Kato Kiyomasa Sees his Monkey with a Writing Brush by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
Kazuenokami Kato Kiyomasa Sees his Monkey with a Writing Brush
Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
Fuji Arts Special Auction - Original Yoshitoshi opening at $89!
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Ends: 6d 12h 0m561600
Toyotomi Hideyoshi by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
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Saigo Takamori Walking a Dog, 1888 by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
Saigo Takamori Walking a Dog, 1888
Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
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An Honest Rickshaw Driver; A Bad-mannered Rickshaw Driver by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
An Honest Rickshaw Driver; A Bad-mannered Rickshaw Driver
Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
Fuji Arts Special Auction - Original Yoshitoshi opening at $89!
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Travelers Startled by a Tanuki's Gigantic Scrotum at Hiroonohara, Azabu by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
Travelers Startled by a Tanuki's Gigantic Scrotum at Hiroonohara, Azabu
Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
Fuji Arts Special Auction - Original Yoshitoshi opening at $89!
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A Foreign Lady Performing Sorcery at the Inari Shrine in Oji by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
A Foreign Lady Performing Sorcery at the Inari Shrine in Oji
Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
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Ends: 6d 11h 55m561300
Photographing the God of Kanda Myojin Shrine by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
Photographing the God of Kanda Myojin Shrine
Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
Fuji Arts Special Auction - Original Yoshitoshi opening at $89!
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A Giant Clam Grabs the Finger of a Shell Gatherer at Susaki by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
A Giant Clam Grabs the Finger of a Shell Gatherer at Susaki
Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
Fuji Arts Special Auction - Original Yoshitoshi opening at $89!
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A Bugaku Performance at the Imperial Palace during the Doll Festival, 1880 by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
A Bugaku Performance at the Imperial Palace during the Doll Festival, 1880
Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
Fuji Arts Special Auction - Original Yoshitoshi opening at $89!
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Kabuki Actors Group Portrait, 1882 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Kabuki Actors Group Portrait, 1882
Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Bid: $150.00
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Beauty in Early Spring by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
Beauty in Early Spring
Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
Bid: $80.00
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Beauties on a Balcony by Meiji era artist (unsigned)
Beauties on a Balcony
Meiji era artist (unsigned)
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The Phoenix Carriage Leaving Nishi-no-maru of the Imperial Palace to Attend a Military Review at Aoyama, 1892 by Nobukazu (1847 - 1899)
The Phoenix Carriage Leaving Nishi-no-maru of the Imperial Palace to Attend a Military Review at Aoyama, 1892
Nobukazu (1847 - 1899)
Bid: $60.00
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Ceremony of the Issuance of the Constitution, 1889 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
Ceremony of the Issuance of the Constitution, 1889
Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
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Famous Places in Tokyo: Gofuku Bridge, 1868 by Hiroshige III (1843 - 1894)
Famous Places in Tokyo: Gofuku Bridge, 1868
Hiroshige III (1843 - 1894)
Bid: $55.00
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Ends: 6d 11h 4m558240

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