Empress Shōken (Haru-Ko) of Japan, Meiji Era (1868–1912)

A powerful and composed portrait of imperial femininity, this fine art reproduction captures the quiet grandeur of Empress Shōken, consort of Emperor Meiji. Every detail — from her formal robes to the soft coloring of her fan — reflects a moment of elegance and statecraft from the Meiji period.

Details:

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

About the artwork:
This hand-colored portrait of Empress Shōken was produced in a Japanese studio during the Meiji era (1868–1912). Posed in full ceremonial attire, she sits beneath an arched frame — a stylistic presentation often used to evoke reverence and formality. As the wife of Emperor Meiji, Empress Shōken was a prominent figure in Japan’s emergence as a modern nation. Photographs like this one projected the refined image of the imperial household at a time of immense cultural change and international diplomacy.