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The First Portrait of Emperor Meiji by Uchida Kuichi

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A portrait of profound historical significance. This fine art reproduction captures the first-ever photograph of Emperor Meiji (Mutsuhito), taken during a private sitting by renowned photographer Uchida Kuichi. Dressed in Western-style military uniform and seated with solemn command, the young emperor is shown at the dawn of Japan’s transformation into a modern state.

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• Museum-quality fine art print on premium archival paper
• Faithful reproduction of an original Meiji-era (1868–1912) hand-colored photograph by Uchida Kuichi
• A genuine piece of visual history
• Available in multiple sizes to suit your space

About the artwork:
Taken in 1872 by Uchida Kuichi, this portrait is the first known photograph of Emperor Meiji, and the only one captured in a formal sitting. At just 20 years old, the emperor is shown in Western military dress, symbolizing Japan’s strategic adoption of modern aesthetics during the Meiji Restoration. The dignified pose, paired with the arched studio backdrop and subtle hand-coloring, creates a powerful image of a young monarch stepping into an era of transformation. Rare and iconic, this is one of the most historically important photographs in Japan’s visual record.

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