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Date : 1863 - 68
Size : O-ban / Diptych
Impression : Good
Condition : Good
Detail : Slight browning
This is a satirical drawing that depicts the events of the Meiji Restoration by portraying them as monsters. 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