Privy Council MeetingToyohara Chikanobu · 1888
Ukiyo-e
1888
Keio University Library
Toyohara Chikanobu (1838 – 1912)
Toyohara Chikanobu (1838-1912) was a prominent Japanese woodblock artist of the Meiji era, known for his vibrant depictions of historical events, landscapes, and bijinga (beautiful women). Explore his art & legacy!
Keio University Library (Tokyo, Japan)
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About this artwork
- Title: Privy Council Meeting
- Artist: Toyohara Chikanobu
- Year: 1888
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Keio University Library
- Movement: Ukiyo-e
- Corpus context: reflects meiji modernization, ukiyo-e's narrative tradition
- Main color: Clay
- Keywords: lanterns woodblock, 1888 japanese art, ceremonial robes
Questions & Answers
Which artist is "Privy Council Meeting" attributed to?
"Privy Council Meeting" was created by Toyohara Chikanobu. The information on this page describes Toyohara Chikanobu's original work.
In what year was "Privy Council Meeting" by Toyohara Chikanobu created?
"Privy Council Meeting" by Toyohara Chikanobu was created in 1888.
What luminance does "Privy Council Meeting" by Toyohara Chikanobu have?
"Privy Council Meeting" by Toyohara Chikanobu has a gentle luminance luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.
Where does "Privy Council Meeting" stand among Toyohara Chikanobu's recurring subjects?
"Privy Council Meeting" depicts japanese art, formal meeting, government council, ritual ceremony, traditional japan, woodblock print, historical scene, officialdom, while Toyohara Chikanobu's recorded themes are shogunate era formality, bureaucratic power structure, historical documentation art, reflects meiji modernization, symbolic social hierarchy, ukiyo-e's narrative tradition. Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.
Is "Privy Council Meeting" more bright or more dark overall?
"Privy Council Meeting" is bright overall, and its luminance is gentle luminance.
Who made "Privy Council Meeting", and when?
"Privy Council Meeting" was created by Toyohara Chikanobu in 1888.
At what age did Toyohara Chikanobu make "Privy Council Meeting"?
Toyohara Chikanobu was 50 years old when creating "Privy Council Meeting" in 1888. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1838.