Meiji Period Prints (1868-1912)

Meiji-period woodblock prints reflect an era of change. In 1853, the arrival of Commodore Perry’s black ships brought over 250 years of Japanese isolation to an abrupt end. The following year, as Japan engaged in international trade, Yokohama-e (Yokohama pictures) captured an influx of unfamiliar peoples, places and things entering Japan through Yokohama harbor. By 1868, the Imperial line attained control of the country under Emperor Meiji, terminating the feudal rule of the Tokugawa Shogunate and dissipating the culture of the floating world. Under the emperor, national modernization progressed rapidly. From Western-style clothes and pastimes, to exciting new inventions from overseas, Japan absorbed the massive influx of the foreign and developed a distinctly Japanese modern identity. While photography and lithography gained popularity at this time, the woodblock print continued to serve as a powerful medium. Meiji period artists made sense of a transitioning world with a familiar medium.

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Price

490180

Artist

  • Chikanobu
  • Nobukazu

Series

  • 100 Views of the Moon
  • 12 Months in Modern Times
  • 24 Paragons of Filial Piety
  • 36 Ghosts and Strange Apparitions
  • Flowers of Japan
  • Illustrations of the 47 Loyal Retainers
  • Sketches by Yoshitoshi
  • Tale of Genji
  • Tale of Genji (Gekko)
  • Ukiyo-e 12 Months
  • Yoshitoshi's Courageous Warriors

Subject

  • Animals & Fish
  • Autumn
  • Beauties (bijin-ga)
  • Birds
  • Cats & Dogs
  • Children
  • Legends & History
  • Moon & Night
  • Music & Dance
  • Portraits
  • Rain
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Waterscapes
  • Winter

Period

  • 1868 - 1912 (Meiji)

Medium

  • Woodblock Print

Size

  • Medium (ie. Oban)

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Enshi (Yanzi)

Chikanobu

Enshi (Yanzi)

JPR-111314

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Osho (Wang Xiang)

Chikanobu

Osho (Wang Xiang)

JPR-111306

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Sai Jun (Cai Shun)

Chikanobu

Sai Jun (Cai Shun)

JPR-111280

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Go Mo (Wu Meng)

Chikanobu

Go Mo (Wu Meng)

JPR-111278

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Kyoshi (Jiang Shi)

Chikanobu

Kyoshi (Jiang Shi)

JPR-111316

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To Fujin (Tang Furen)

Chikanobu

To Fujin (Tang Furen)

JPR-111308

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Bin Shiken (Min Ziqian)

Chikanobu

Bin Shiken (Min Ziqian)

JPR-111302

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Rikuseki (Lu Ji)

Chikanobu

Rikuseki (Lu Ji)

JPR-111284

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Kaku Kyo (Guo Ju)

Chikanobu

Kaku Kyo (Guo Ju)

JPR-111282

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Ko Sankoku (Huang Tingjian)

Chikanobu

Ko Sankoku (Huang Tingjian)

JPR-111274

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Two Brothers Choko and Chorei (Zhang Xiao and Zhang Li)

Chikanobu

Two Brothers Choko and Chorei (Zhang Xiao and Zhang Li)

JPR-111290

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May: Carp Streamer

Nobukazu

May: Carp Streamer

JPR-109606

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Gathering Shells in April

Nobukazu

Gathering Shells in April

JPR-109812

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