Meiji Period Art

The yōga style, championed by the Meiji government, ushered in a renaissance of Western-inspired techniques, while the enduring legacy of Chinese aesthetics continued to weave its magic through the fabric of Japanese creativity. Picture vibrant woodblock prints bursting with newfound subjects – from the spectacle of foreign customs to the grim reality of global warfare – each image a window into a rapidly modernizing society.

Meiji portraits, once bound by tradition, now pulsed with fresh vitality, capturing the essence of a nation in flux. As artists deftly navigated this cultural crossroads, they birthed a visual language uniquely their own, blending time-honored motifs like auspicious cranes and mythical dragons with bold new perspectives.

The result? A mesmerizing tapestry of art that not only reflected Japan's journey towards modernity but also solidified its place on the world stage, forever altering the course of artistic history and leaving an indelible mark on the global cultural landscape.

Any treasure you find here can be shipped to:

North America

Canada, Mexico, Continental United States

South America

Argentina, Brazil

Europe

Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City

Middle East & Asia

China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam

Africa

South Africa

Oceania

Australia, New Zealand

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USA: 4-9 days • Canada: 5-12 days • UK: 4-9 days • Europe: 5-10 days • Australia: 4-9 days • New Zealand: 5-12 days • Rest of the world: 3-4 weeks

Why the wait? Every treasure you find here is produced after you purchase. So the delivery times include production, quality assurance, thoughtful packaging and shipping. More details on orders and shipping

Every package tracked so you can watch your treasure move from A to B to You.

Sent carbon neutral at no extra charge. Helping you gain peace of mind your money's being kind.

1. Open Request

You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.

2. Wait For Approval

Expect a reply within 24-48hr

Once your return's approved, you'll receive the return address, so you can mail items back with confidence. Please wait for approval before mailing anything, to avoid confusion and disappointment.

3. Return Items

Return shipping: You pay for return shipping fees unless you received faulty / incorrect items or they get damaged in transit.

Tracking: Please send your items back with tracking. No refunds can be given for items that aren't received.

On sale: No returns or exchanges for discounted / on sale items unless they arrived damaged or faulty.

Payment method: After your return's approved, you'll be refunded via your original payment method.

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