Promulgation of the Constitution: The Emperor Leaving the Palace (Kenpô happu, kôkyo goshutsumon no zu)

「憲法発布　皇居御出門之図」

Japanese

Meiji era

1889 (Meiji 22), March 1

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper

Dimensions Vertical ôban triptych; 36.8 x 75 cm (14 1/2 x 29 1/2 in.)
Vertical oban triptych 2000.389

Credit Line Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Collection

Accession Number2000.277a-c

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsPrints

Signed Yôshû Chikanobu
楊洲周延

ProvenanceVarious dealers: primarily in London and Tokyo. Purchased between 1985-1999.