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Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan... between 1876 and 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
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Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan... between 1876 and 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan; Comic Pictures of Famous Places in Civilizing Tokyo; Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan; Twenty-four Hours in Shinbashi and Yanagibashi (image 6 of 35), between 1876 and 1882
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1870s Album Anxiety Anxious Colour Woodblock Prints Comic Looking Back Meiji Era Meiji Period Parasol Parasols Purple Shawl Snowing Taiso Tsukioka Yoshitoshi Worried Worry Yoshitoshi Tsukioka Calligraphy
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This woodblock print is a page from Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan, created between 1876 and 1882. The image showcases two generals, dressed in traditional Meiji Era clothing, standing in a snowy landscape, deep in conversation. One general, wearing a formal kimono with a purple robe and a shawl draped over his shoulders, looks intently at his companion, who is equally engrossed in their discussion. The other general is dressed in a military uniform, complete with a sword at his side and a parasol to protect him from the snow. The intricate details of their clothing and accessories are beautifully rendered through the traditional ukiyo-e woodblock printing technique, with each fold and crease of their garments meticulously carved and printed in color. The calligraphy at the top of the page identifies the two generals, adding to the historical significance of the image. This print is a snapshot of a bygone era, a time when Japan was undergoing rapid modernization and transformation. The anxiety and worry etched on the faces of the two generals may reflect the uncertainty and apprehension felt by many during this period of change. The image invites us to look back at Japan's rich cultural heritage and to appreciate the beauty and complexity of its history. This woodblock print is part of a larger series of works by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, including Comic Pictures of Famous Places in Civilizing Tokyo, Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan, and Twenty-four Hours in Shinbashi and Yanagibashi. It is now housed in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, a testament to the enduring legacy of Japanese art and its continued influence on contemporary culture.
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