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A Woman Saving the Nation: A Chronicle of Great Peace, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
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A Woman Saving the Nation: A Chronicle of Great Peace, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
A Woman Saving the Nation: A Chronicle of Great Peace, 1886
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1880s Chronicle Colour Woodblock Prints Dagger Danger Dangerous Dreaming Guarding Intrigue Lantern Love Story Lover Meiji Era Meiji Period Mistress Peace Peril Protect Protected Protection Protective Romance Romancing Saving Saviour Shogun Taiso Tokugawa Dynasty Triptych Tsukioka Yoshitoshi Wife Wives Yoshitoshi Tsukioka Blade Letterbox Format
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A Woman Saving the Nation: A Chronicle of Great Peace," is a captivating woodblock print created by the renowned Japanese artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi in 1886. This masterpiece of Meiji Era artistry (1868-1912) is a vivid depiction of a dramatic love triangle and the lengths one woman will go to protect her nation and the man she loves. The image is set indoors, in a dimly lit room, where the soft glow of a traditional Japanese lantern casts an ethereal light on the scene. Three figures are prominently featured: a woman in a stunning red kimono, a man in samurai armor, and a shogun, or military dictator, brandishing a menacing dagger. The woman, dressed in the elegant and flowing garments of the seventeenth century, is seen protectively standing between her lover and the shogun, her determined expression conveying a fierce devotion to both her country and her man. The intricate details of the clothing, from the intricate patterns on the kimono to the meticulously rendered folds of the samurai's armor, are a testament to the skill and artistry of woodblock printing during this period. The use of color and lighting adds depth and emotion to the image, with the red kimono standing out against the muted tones of the interior. This panoramic print, with its dynamic composition and sense of danger and peril, is a powerful reminder of the complexities of love and the sacrifices one may make to protect what they hold dear. The image is a valuable addition to any collection of Asian art or art history, and is a testament to the enduring legacy of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi and the Meiji Era in Japanese art.
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