Meiji Period Collection (page 18)

Samurai, c. 1868 (b / w photo)
701535 Samurai, c.1868 (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Probably Satsuma Samurai.); British, out of copyright

Okimono from the Meiji period (1868-1912) (ivory)
451588 Okimono from the Meiji period (1868-1912) (ivory) by Japanese School; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info)

(Leaping Fish), before 1912 (colour woodblock print)
883241 (Leaping Fish), before 1912 (colour woodblock print) by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Published by Matsuki Heikichi)

A Satsuma vase painted with chrysanthemums, late 19th century (earthenware with enamel)
PFR196303 A Satsuma vase painted with chrysanthemums, late 19th century (earthenware with enamel) by Japanese School, (19th century); height:47 cm; Private Collection; ePaul Freeman; Japanese

Audubon Opening His Box of Watercolours Destroyed by Norway Rats, c
1079031 Audubon Opening His Box of Watercolours Destroyed by Norway Rats, c.1872-77 (ukiyo-e woodblock print on paper) by Japanese School

Head of Hanako (Ohta Hisa), model c. 1908, cast 1965. Creator: Auguste Rodin
Head of Hanako (Ohta Hisa), model c. 1908, cast 1965

The Interior Works of an Armed Japanese Battleship, 1874. Creator: Unsen
The Interior Works of an Armed Japanese Battleship, 1874 (Meiji 7)

Paper Doll Clothing, 1897-98. Creator: Unknown
Paper Doll Clothing, 1897-98

Civil and Military Officers, December 1877. Creator: Toshimasa
Civil and Military Officers, December 1877

Illustration of the Imperial Diet House of Commons with a Listing of all Members, 10 / 1890
Illustration of the Imperial Diet House of Commons with a Listing of all Members, 10/1890

Onoe Kikugoro V as Otowake Neko no ke (Right), Bando Mitsugoro IV as Aisho Michinoku (Center), Onoe Kikugoro V as Isogai Mibunosuke (Left) in the Kabuki play Tokai Kidan Nekomata Yashiki, 1870

Chiarinis Circus (Sekai daiichi charine daikyokuba), September 4, 1886

Illustration of a Steam Locomotive Running on the Takanawa Railroad in Tokyo (Tokyo takanawa tetsudo jokisha soko no zu), ca. 1873

Illustration of Foreign Residences and the Catholic Church in Yokohama (Yokoha... 10th month, 1870)
Illustration of Foreign Residences and the Catholic Church in Yokohama (Yokohama shokan tenshudo no zu), 10th month, 1870

Interior of a German Battleship, 19th century. Creator: Unsen
Interior of a German Battleship, 19th century

Girl Carrying a Round Paper Fan (Uchiwa), ca. 1900? Creators: Unknown, Hugechi
Girl Carrying a Round Paper Fan (Uchiwa), ca. 1900?

Girl with Plum Blossoms, ca. 1900? Creators: Unknown, Hugechi
Girl with Plum Blossoms, ca. 1900?

Lives of Great People of the Occident (Taisei ijin den): James Watt (1736-1819), ca. 1870

Silhouette Image of Kabuki Actor, 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Kuniteru
Silhouette Image of Kabuki Actor, 19th century

Pictorial Dictionary, 1887. Creator: Unknown
Pictorial Dictionary, 1887

French Equestrian Circus on the grounds of Asakusa Kannon temple (Asakusa kannon keidai ni oite kogyo tsukawashi soro-Furansu kyokuba), 1871

Print, ca. 1908. Creator: Unknown
Print, ca. 1908

Profile View of a Woman Strolling in the Moonlight, ca. 1908. Creator: Unknown
Profile View of a Woman Strolling in the Moonlight, ca. 1908

Chronicle of the Imperial Restoration (Kokoku isshin kenbunshi), June, 1876. June, 1876
Chronicle of the Imperial Restoration (Kokoku isshin kenbunshi), June, 1876

Woman After a Bath, ca. 1906. Creator: Unknown
Woman After a Bath, ca. 1906

Waking Up: A Girl of the Koka Era (1844-1848), 1888. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Waking Up: A Girl of the Koka Era (1844-1848), 1888

Feeling Warm, 1888. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Feeling Warm, 1888

Lady Kesa from kuchie (frontispiece) of a novel, ca. 1906. Creator: Tomioka Eisen
Lady Kesa from kuchie (frontispiece) of a novel, ca. 1906

A Scolding (Ochiyo), illustration from Bugei Kurabu (Literary Club)

Kurahashi Densuke Kiyohara Takeyuki, 19th century. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kurahashi Densuke Kiyohara Takeyuki, 19th century

Police Superintendants Party: A Gift of Food and Drink, September 1877

Young Woman Looks at Silhouette of a Male Prisoner being Led Away, early 20th century

The Flourishing of an English Trading Firm in Yokohama, 9th month, 1870
" The Flourishing of an English Trading Firm in Yokohama", 9th month, 1870

Commanders Receiving the Emperors Drinking Cups, 1886 (Meiji 19)

View of the Imperial Carriage, 1889 (Meiji 22). 1889. Creator: Kunitoshi
View of the Imperial Carriage, 1889 (Meiji 22)

Presentation of the Head of Saigo to the Prince Arisogawa, Oct. 16, 1877 (Meiji 10)

Ichikawa Sadanji as Dozaemon Denkichi in a Kabuki Play, September, 1882

View of the Issuance of the Constitution, March 1889. Creator: Kunitoshi
View of the Issuance of the Constitution, March 1889

View of a Military Review Parade at Aoyama, Feb. 1889 (Meiji 22). Feb. 1889 (Meiji 22)
View of a Military Review Parade at Aoyama, Feb. 1889 (Meiji 22)

Portrait of Rikyu (?), ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Portrait of Rikyu (?), ca. 1875

Straw Basket for Fish (?) and Mokuge Flower, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Straw Basket for Fish (?) and Mokuge Flower, ca. 1875

Reception by the Japanese of the Americans at Yokohama, 1870s. 1870s
Reception by the Japanese of the Americans at Yokohama, 1870s

Mutsuhito, The Meiji Emperor, 1873. Creator: Uchida Kyuichi
Mutsuhito, The Meiji Emperor, 1873

Traveling by Moonlight, 1800. Creator: Gyokusho Kawabata
Traveling by Moonlight, 1800. Meiji period (1868-1912)

Vase of Flowers with Grasshopper, Marine Life, and Garden Rock, late 1800s. Creator
Vase of Flowers with Grasshopper, Marine Life, and Garden Rock, late 1800s. A great interest in Western scientific studies developed in Japan during the late Edo period (1615-1868)

The Fourth Month, A Lady of the Enkyo Era (1744-48)... 1894. Creator: Mizuno Toshikata (Japanese)
The Fourth Month, A Lady of the Enkyo Era (1744-48), from the series Thirty-six Elegant Selections, 1894

Parinirvana with Otsu-e Subjects, 1800s. Creator: Hakuen (Japanese, active 1850-1870)
Parinirvana with Otsu-e Subjects, 1800s. The painting parodies the traditional representation of this subject. The death of Buddha is actually the moment he achieves nirvana

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The Meiji Period, spanning from 1868 to 1912, was a time of immense cultural and artistic transformation in Japan. Artists like Tsukioka Yoshitoshi and Taki Katei captured the essence of this era through their mesmerizing works. In "Teasing the Cat, " Yoshitoshi playfully portrays a scene that reflects the changing social dynamics during this period. Meanwhile, Taki Katei's "Flowers and Birds" transports us to a serene world where nature flourishes amidst modernization. The delicate strokes and vibrant colors evoke a sense of harmony between man and his environment. Yoshitoshi's "Fudo Myoo Threatening a Novice" delves into spiritual realms, showcasing the enduring influence of Buddhism on Japanese society. This artwork serves as a reminder that despite rapid modernization, traditional beliefs remained deeply rooted in people's lives. The enchanting painting titled "Autumn Grasses Moonlight" captures the ethereal beauty of moonlit grasses swaying gently in the wind. It symbolizes both transience and resilience—a poignant reflection on life during this transformative period. In contrast to these serene scenes, we find lively depictions such as "Singing Bird Branch" and "Fishes Swimming. " These artworks celebrate vitality and movement while highlighting Japan's rich natural heritage. Herbert Ponting's exquisite cloisonné vase stands as an emblem of craftsmanship during Emperor Meiji's reign—an era marked by appreciation for intricate art forms like cloisonné enamelwork. Mizuno Toshikata takes us inside a surgical ward with his work from Bugei Kurabu (Literary Club). This piece sheds light on advancements made in medical science during this progressive period—a testament to Japan's commitment to innovation across various fields.