Original Woodblock by Suzuki Toshimoto (1837–1900) Ōyama Tsunayoshi 1877 Boxer Rebellion LS#210 Natsume Publisher: Akiyama Buemon (秋山 武右衛門)

Publisher: Akiyama Buemon (秋山 武右衛門)

1890–1920)

This is an antique 150 year old Chinese (c

delicate speckled printing evokes drifting snow and hushed air

Original Woodblock by Suzuki Toshimoto (1837–1900) Ōyama Tsunayoshi 1877 Boxer Rebellion LS#210 Natsume Publisher: Akiyama Buemon (秋山 武右衛門)This original Meiji period woodblock print depicts yama Tsunayoshi (), a samurai and statesman who served as the governor of Kagoshima during the early years of the Meiji Restoration. Shown in crisp profile, yama is rendered with a sharp, almost Western naturalism that typified the transitional style of the late nineteenth century, as Japan rapidly modernized its visual culture. His expressionresolute and thoughtfulcaptures the bearing of a loyal