by Inoue Yasuji
$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.
The Imperial Diet Building — the national parliament constructed as Japan adopted a constitutional monarchy — represented one of the most dramatic symbols of Meiji modernization. Yasuji depicts the temporary wooden structure that preceded the permanent stone building, capturing this landmark of political transformation in his characteristic flat, clear style. The print is among the most historically significant in his oeuvre, documenting Japan's constitutional revolution through the lens of topographic woodblock printmaking.
Woodblock print
Woodblock print
Woodblock print
Imperial Diet Building was created by Inoue Yasuji (井上安治).
Imperial Diet Building depicts architecture.
