{"product_id":"industry-woodblocks-2","title":"Tokyo Industrial Exposition, Woodblock","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original Japanese print from 1907 depicts the grand entrance to the Tokyo Industrial Exhibition, held during the Meiji era, a transformative period when Japan was rapidly industrializing and establishing itself as a modern world power. Dated Meiji 40 (1907) along the lower margin, the image documents one of the major exhibitions created to showcase Japan’s advances in industry, manufacturing, technology, and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1907 exhibition continued a tradition of Japanese industrial fairs dating to 1877, when the Meiji government staged its first National Industrial Exhibition in Tokyo as part of its ambitious campaign to modernize and strengthen Japanese industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe richly colored print reflects the aesthetics of traditional Japanese printmaking. The scene presents the exhibition’s monumental Western-style entrance surrounded by cherry blossoms and crowds dressed in both traditional Japanese clothing and Western fashions, a striking visual representation of the cultural changes taking place in Meiji Japan. A circular inset at upper left depicts an elaborate fountain, highlighting the spectacle and modern attractions visitors encountered at the fair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe timing was particularly significant. Only two years earlier, Japan had defeated Imperial Russia in the Russo-Japanese War, dramatically altering international perceptions of the country. Exhibitions such as this celebrated Japan’s growing industrial capabilities and modernization while continuing to incorporate distinctly Japanese cultural imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a century later, the print captures a fascinating intersection of tradition and modernity: cherry blossoms and Japanese graphic traditions alongside Western-inspired architecture, modern industry, and the spectacle of a large-scale exposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0\" x 9.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45327587246195,"sku":"AP8470","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_0c0acf1a-c40a-45df-96d7-4ccc0d56cdbe.jpg?v=1786997413","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/industry-woodblocks-2","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}