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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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Tea Ceremony Gekko (1859 - 1920) Lovely Gekko beauty series |
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Painting Studio Gekko (1859 - 1920) Lovely Gekko beauty series |
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Evening Cool in a Chrysanthemum Garden Gekko (1859 - 1920) Lovely Gekko beauty series |
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Bonseki Gekko (1859 - 1920) Lovely Gekko beauty series |
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Playing Music Gekko (1859 - 1920) Lovely Gekko beauty series |
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Embroidering Gekko (1859 - 1920) Lovely Gekko beauty series |
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Flower Arranging Gekko (1859 - 1920) Lovely Gekko beauty series |
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Noh Theater Gekko (1859 - 1920) Lovely Gekko beauty series |
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Nakamura Shikan IV, 1867 Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Beautiful burnished detail |
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General Kanki and Kinshojo Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Interesting small format kabuki design |
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Shirabyoshi Dancers under a Temple Bell Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Interesting small format kabuki design |
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Samurai on a Shrine Balcony Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Interesting small format kabuki design |
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Samurai Visiting Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Interesting small format kabuki design |
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Samurai Holding Out a Clog Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Interesting small format kabuki design |
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Man in a Doorway and Beauty with a Pipe Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Interesting small format kabuki design |
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News from Far and Near, No. 27, 1874 Kobayashi Eitaku (1843 - 1890) |
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Kyokai Shinbun, No. 5, 1874 Kobayashi Eitaku (1843 - 1890) |
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Yokohama Shinbun, No. 13, 1874 Kobayashi Eitaku (1843 - 1890) |
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Viewing Maple Leaves, 1895 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Fuji Arts Special Auction - Original Chikanobu opening at $89! |
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Parading Pounded Rice Cakes, 1895 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Fuji Arts Special Auction - Original Chikanobu opening at $89! |
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Dog Playing, 1895 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Fuji Arts Special Auction - Original Chikanobu opening at $89! |
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Changing Clothes, 1895 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Fuji Arts Special Auction - Original Chikanobu opening at $89! |
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Daimyo Arriving at the Front Entrance Gate, 1897 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Fuji Arts Special Auction - Original Chikanobu opening at $89! |
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Preparations of the Cavalry, 1897 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Fuji Arts Special Auction - Original Chikanobu opening at $89! |
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Visit to Nikko Shrine, 1897 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Fuji Arts Special Auction - Original Chikanobu opening at $89! |
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Lively Poetry Contest, 1879 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Fuji Arts Special Auction - Original Chikanobu opening at $89! |
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Dignitaries Enjoying a Flower Garden, 1888 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Fuji Arts Special Auction - Original Chikanobu opening at $89! |
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Omi, Autumn Moon over Ishiyama, Murasaki Shikibu, No. 1 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Fuji Arts Special Auction - Original Chikanobu opening at $89! |
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Chiyoda Inner Palace Cover Page Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Fuji Arts Special Auction - Original Chikanobu opening at $89! |
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Tiger, Kagurazaka Bishamon Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Fuji Arts Special Auction - Original Chikanobu opening at $89! |
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Crows, 1913 Seikyo Yoshitani (? - 1925) |
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Pigeons, 1913 Meiji era artist (not read) |
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Crab, 1913 Meiji era artist (not read) |
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Lark, 1913 Nakajima Yusyo |
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Rooster and Hen, 1913 Meiji era artist (not read) |
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Eurasian Tree Sparrows and Cherry, 1913 Shunkyo Yamamoto (1871 - 1933) |
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Swallow, 1913 Kaigai Tennen |
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Bird on a Blossoming Branch, 1913 Meiji era artist (not read) |
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Tiger, 1913 Meiji era artist (not read) |
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Bird on a Blossoming Cherry Branch, 1913 Meiji era artist (not read) |
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Descending Geese, 1913 Kawai Gyokudo (1873 - 1957) |
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Bird Watching Its Reflection, 1913 Fujii Gyokushu (1863 - ?) |
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Chrysanthemums in Full Bloom at the Imperial Palace in Autumn, 1887 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Beautiful burnished detail |
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Spring Felicitations in Japanese Brocade, 1885 Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) |
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The National Diet of Japan, 1889 Kunitoshi (1847 - 1899) |
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Ceremony of Promulgation of the Constitution, 1889 Kunitoshi (1847 - 1899) |
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Famous Places in Tokyo: The Diet Building, 1898 Nobukazu (1874 - 1944) Great design with bicycle |
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A Great Day Meeting with the Emperor, 1896 Meiji era artist (not read) |
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Scene from Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami Kunichika (1835 - 1900) |
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Man Looking in a Mirror Chikashige (active circa 1869 - 1882) |
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