Views of Tokyo (Relocation of the Capital to Tokyo), Kyoto Ware
The Edo period transitioned to the Meiji period in 1868, resulting in the relocation of the capital to Tokyo together with the Meiji Emperor and many aristocrats, thus depleting Kyoto of powerful people.
Utagawa Kunitsuna Ii, Ichiransai, Sadashige (? – ?)
Utagawa Kunitsuna Ii was a prominent Ukiyo-e artist known for his actor portraits and bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women), contributing significantly to the Kansei era's printmaking; discover his captivating works today.
About this artwork
- Title: Views of Tokyo (Relocation of the Capital to Tokyo), Kyoto Ware
- Artist: Utagawa Kunitsuna Ii, Ichiransai, Sadashige
- Year: 1868
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Main color: Driftwood
- Color intensity: Vivid
