Flowers for the Imperial Headquarters in Hiroshima c. 1894
ashiharakuninao
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"Flowers for the Imperial Headquarters in Hiroshima" is a woodblock print created by Ashihara Kuninao in 1894. It depicts a military parade in front of the Imperial Headquarters in Hiroshima, Japan. The print showcases the advancements in Westernization and modernization in Japan during the Meiji period, with the Japanese soldiers sporting uniforms and weaponry similar to their Western counterparts. The print is a valuable historical document, capturing a significant moment in Japanese history and highlighting the transition from traditional to modern society.
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The Imperial Headquarters in Hiroshima was completed in 1894 as the new facility for the modernized Japanese army. This print shows the recently built complex with the Japanese army standing in formation. The print may have been made to mark the visit of the Japanese emperor that year.
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