$1,000–$8,000. Common views: $1,000–$2,500. Key value factors: Inoue's Meiji-era Tokyo views, influenced by his teacher Kiyochika, have both artistic and historical value. His early death makes works scarce.
A ceremonial scene depicting Emperor Meiji reviewing his troops in the early years of his reign, rendered in Yasuji's nishiki-e woodblock style. The print reflects the intense public fascination with military modernization that swept Japan in the 1880s, when the Imperial Army was rapidly adopting Western drilling and equipment. Yasuji's composition balances the pageantry of the inspection with the careful topographic observation that defines his cityscapes, making it both a patriotic image and a historical document of Meiji militarism.
Woodblock print
Woodblock print
Woodblock print
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Emperor Meiji Inspecting the Imperial Troops was created by Inoue Yasuji (井上安治).
Emperor Meiji Inspecting the Imperial Troops depicts figures, warriors, and portraits.
