{"title":"Inoue Yasuji","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"true-view-of-the-courtyard-of-yasukuni-shrine-at-the-top-of-kudanzaka-inoue-yasuji","title":"True View of the Courtyard of Yasukuni Shrine at the Top of Kudanzaka - Inoue Yasuji","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Meiji-period triptych depicting visitors in Western dress at Yasukuni Shrine, capturing the social transition of late nineteenth-century Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis triptych by Inoue Yasuji captures a specific moment in Meiji-period Tokyo, documenting the intersection of traditional Japanese architecture and the rapid adoption of Western fashion. The scene depicts visitors within the grounds of Yasukuni Shrine, a location that serves as a backdrop for the social display of the era. The figures are dressed in formal Western attire, including military uniforms and Victorian-style dresses, which were markers of status and modernisation during the late nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInoue Yasuji, a student of Kobayashi Kiyochika, was known for his interest in light and atmospheric effects. This print demonstrates his technical skill in woodblock printing, particularly in the rendering of the soft, pale sky and the balanced composition across three panels. The architecture of the shrine, with its clean lines and traditional roof structure, contrasts with the figures in the foreground. The inclusion of a small waterfall and manicured garden elements provides a sense of place, grounding the figures in a setting that was both sacred and public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print offers a window into the social life of Tokyo during the 1880s. It records the visual culture of a society in transition, where the influence of European aesthetics began to permeate daily life. The figures are rendered with a focus on their clothing and posture, reflecting the importance of public appearance in the Meiji capital. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft tones that allow the details of the costumes and the surrounding environment to remain clear. This work is a representative example of the 'True View' (shinkei) genre, which sought to depict contemporary scenes with a degree of realism that departed from the more stylised traditions of earlier Ukiyo-e artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/sketchbook-of-ike-taiga-taigado-gafu-ikeno-taiga\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSketchbook of Ike Taiga (Taigado gafu) - Ikeno Taiga — Ike no Taiga\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/sino-japanese-war-the-japanese-navy-victorious-off-takushan-ogata-gekko\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSino-Japanese War: The Japanese Navy Victorious Off Takushan - Ogata Gekko — Ogata Gekkō\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Inoue Yasuji","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761367978319,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761370894671,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761370927439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761370960207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761370992975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761371025743,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761371058511,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761371091279,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761371124047,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761371156815,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761371189583,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761371222351,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/True-View-of-the-Courtyard-of-Yasukuni-Shrine-at-the-Top-of-Kudanzaka_Poster_CompositorV1_1789287176310.jpg?v=1789287436"},{"product_id":"review-of-troops-at-the-aoyama-parade-grounds-inoue-yasuji","title":"Review of Troops at the Aoyama Parade Grounds - Inoue Yasuji","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Meiji-era triptych woodblock print by Inoue Yasuji, depicting a formal military review at the Aoyama Parade Grounds in Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis triptych by Inoue Yasuji depicts a formal military review at the Aoyama Parade Grounds in Tokyo during the Meiji period. The scene captures the modernisation of the Japanese military, as evidenced by the Western-style uniforms, ceremonial swords, and horse-drawn carriages. The composition is divided into three panels, creating a panoramic view of the officers and soldiers assembled on the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInoue Yasuji, a student of Kobayashi Kiyochika, was known for his interest in the changing urban environment of Tokyo and the adoption of Western artistic techniques, such as the use of light and shadow. In this print, the figures are rendered with precise detail, reflecting the rigid discipline and formal nature of the event. The colour palette is restrained, relying on the contrast between the dark military tunics and the muted tones of the parade ground and sky. The inclusion of the imperial crest on the flags and the officers' uniforms signifies the authority of the state during a period of rapid national transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a woodblock print, the work demonstrates the technical skill required to align three separate blocks to form a cohesive image. The lines are clean and deliberate, typical of the late Ukiyo-e tradition that sought to document contemporary events rather than traditional folklore or theatrical subjects. This print offers a glimpse into the visual culture of late nineteenth-century Japan, where traditional printmaking methods were applied to modern subjects, documenting the shift towards a Westernised national identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/a-foreign-residence-in-yokohama-utagawa-yoshikazu\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Foreign Residence in Yokohama - Utagawa Yoshikazu — Utagawa Yoshikazu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/evening-shower-at-nihonbashi-bridge-utagawa-hiroshige-2\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Shower at Nihonbashi Bridge - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Inoue Yasuji","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761388065103,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761392062799,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761392095567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761392128335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761392161103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761392193871,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761392226639,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761392259407,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761392292175,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761392324943,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761392357711,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761392390479,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Review-of-Troops-at-the-Aoyama-Parade-Grounds_Poster_CompositorV1_1789288117008.jpg?v=1789288678"},{"product_id":"illustration-of-the-opening-of-azuma-bridge-in-tokyo-inoue-yasuji","title":"Illustration of the Opening of Azuma Bridge in Tokyo - Inoue Yasuji","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Inoue Yasuji documenting the modern steel Azuma Bridge in Tokyo during the Meiji era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Inoue Yasuji depicts the Azuma Bridge in Tokyo shortly after its construction. As a student of Kobayashi Kiyochika, Yasuji adopted the Meiji-era fascination with Western-style architecture and urban modernisation. The bridge, a steel truss structure, dominates the composition, representing the rapid industrialisation of the capital during the late nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene captures a blend of traditional Japanese attire and Western fashion, reflecting the social shifts of the period. Figures in kimonos walk alongside men in frock coats and top hats, while horse-drawn carriages traverse the bridge. The inclusion of gas lamps and the rigid, geometric lines of the steelwork contrast with the more fluid, traditional depictions of nature found in earlier Ukiyo-e prints. Yasuji employs a muted palette, typical of the Meiji period, which allows the structural details of the bridge to remain the primary focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the print demonstrates the transition from traditional woodblock methods to a more observational, almost journalistic style. The perspective is deliberate, guiding the viewer across the bridge towards the distant cityscape. The sky is rendered with a subtle gradient, a technique often used to suggest atmospheric depth. This work serves as a visual record of Tokyo's changing infrastructure, documenting the arrival of modern engineering in a city that was rapidly redefining its identity. The print is a characteristic example of the 'Tokyo meisho' (Famous Places of Tokyo) series, which sought to document the new landmarks of a city in flux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/a-foreign-residence-in-yokohama-utagawa-yoshikazu\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Foreign Residence in Yokohama - Utagawa Yoshikazu — Utagawa Yoshikazu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/evening-shower-at-nihonbashi-bridge-utagawa-hiroshige-2\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Shower at Nihonbashi Bridge - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Inoue Yasuji","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761393275215,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761409823055,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761409855823,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761409888591,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761409921359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761409954127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761409986895,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761410019663,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761410052431,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761410085199,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761410117967,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761410150735,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Illustration-of-the-Opening-of-Azuma-Bridge-in-Tokyo_Poster_CompositorV1_1789288155364.jpg?v=1789288870"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/collections\/inoue-yasuji.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}