Emperor Meiji Leaving for Northern Japan
Artist
Toyohara Chikanobu
(Japanese, 1838 - 1912)
Series Publisher
Enomoto Tobei
Date1878
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumwoodcut
DimensionsOverall (sheet; wi=3 sections glued together; oban e-tate-e size): 35 x 72.2 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LinePurchased with funds from Lunds Auctioneers and Appraisers Ltd. Purchase Fund
Object number2004.034.001 a-c
Descriptiontriptych; Emperor Meiji and government officials are leaving for Northern Japan to view the completion of Hokuriku Road (Northern Highway of Japan) in horse carriages. The procession is led by the Imperial Guard.Colour: multi-colour
Status
Not on view
Toyohara Chikanobu
Toyohara Chikanobu
n.d.
