[YAMAZAKI, YOSUKE, EDITED BY]. 山崎與助編輯.

[明治天皇軍視察の図]. [Meiji Tenno gun shisatsu no zu].
[Drawing of Emperor Meij's Field Inspection].

東京. [Tokyo]. 日報社. [Nipposha]. Meiji 25 [ 1892]. Stock ID #218808

Black and white lithograph, 39.5 54.3cm. A little very light browning, edges neatly repaired with washi on the reverse. Good copy.

This black-and-white illustration, published on 1 January 1892 by the Tokyo Nichinichi Shimbun, depicts Emperor Meiji on horseback leading his entourage across an open field. Accompanying him is a royal guard bearing the imperial flag, followed by a Prussian general—a reflection of Japan's admiration for Prussian military organization during the Meiji era. Several Japanese soldiers are portrayed concealed in the underbrush, their bayonets at the ready. While the specific time and location of this scene remain unidentified, the composition underscores Japan's efforts to modernize its military and align with Western powers.

The Tokyo Nichinichi Shimbun, established in 1872, was among Japan's earliest modern newspapers. It played a pivotal role in disseminating government-endorsed narratives and fostering national identity during the Meiji period. The inclusion of such illustrations served both informative and propagandistic purposes, aiming to cultivate public support for the emperor and Japan's modernization initiatives.

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