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Date : 1863 - 68
Size : O-ban / Diptych
Impression : Good
Condition : Good
Detail : -
This is a two-panel work created around the time of the Meiji Restoration. The scene of the shooting range implies to the Satsuma Rebellion, depicting the battle between the government forces and the Satsuma army led by Saigo Takamori. Notably, the figures representing the new government forces are distinguished by their use of firearms.
Satirical drawings incorporate symbolic elements, inviting the viewer to interpret their meaning. The skill of the artist lies in conveying social and political information in a way that the common people could easily understand and interpret. Furthermore, the ability of Edo’s commoners to read the social context from limited information highlights their considerable political awareness at the time. Shopping Guide & Information