Torajiro Collection

BOXER REBELLION, 1900. British and Japanese troops engaging Boxer forces in battle at Tianjin, China. Color lithograph by Torajiro Kasai, 1900

CHINA: BOXER REBELLION. Japanese troops bursting through a gate and engaging the Boxer forces at Tianjin, China. Color lithograph by Torajiro Kasai

JAPAN: ROYAL WEDDING, 1900. The wedding reception of Crown Prince Yoshihito (future Emperor Taisho) and Princess Kujo Sadako in May, 1900

JAPAN: ROYAL WEDDING, 1900. The wedding of Crown Prince Yoshihito (future Emperor Taisho) and Princess Kujo Sadako in May, 1900. Emperor Meiji and other members of the imperial family are present

CHINA: BOXER REBELLION. American, British and Japanese troops storming the imperial Pekin castle in Beijing, China, 14 August, 1900. Chromolithograph by Torojiro Kasai, 1900

CHINA: BOXER REBELLION. Allied armies advancing toward the Boxer forces outside the imperial Pekin castle in Beijing, China. Color lithograph by Torajiro Kasai, 1900

CHINA: BOXER REBELLION. The Japanese commander, Colonel Awaya leading his troops in the attack against a Chinese walled city while British forces attack from the left

The Meiji Emperor of Japan with members of the Japanese Imperial family at the marriage of Crown Prince Yoshihito and Princess Sadako, May 1900. After Torajiro Kasai, Japanese artist

Crown Prince Yoshihito and Princess Sadako at their wedding reception standing on the bottom step of the dais. The Meiji Emperor and the Empress sit behind table

The Meiji Emperor of Japan, standing centre, with the Japanese imperial family, May 1900. After Torajiro Kasai, Japanese artist

A portrait of the Meiji Emperor of Japan and his imperial family. Chromolithograph by Torajiro Kasai, c1900
JAPAN: IMPERIAL FAMILY. A portrait of the Meiji Emperor of Japan and his imperial family. Chromolithograph by Torajiro Kasai, c1900

RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, 1904. A Russian battleship exploding under bombardment from Japanese battleships. A line of Japanese battleships (positioned on the right)

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"Torajiro Kasai: Capturing the Turmoil and Triumphs of a Changing Era" Step into the world Kasai, a talented Japanese artist whose captivating chromolithographs vividly depict significant events in early 20th-century history. Born during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900, Kasai's artistry would later become an invaluable window into this tumultuous period. In his artwork, we witness British and Japanese troops fearlessly engaging Boxer forces at Tianjin. The intensity is palpable as these allied armies storm imperial gates, advancing towards victory against formidable opposition. Colonel Awaya, the valiant Japanese commander, leads his troops with unwavering determination. Beyond warfare lies celebration - Kasai captures moments from Japan's royal wedding of Crown Prince Yoshihito (future Emperor Taisho). We glimpse their joyous reception where they stand united in love and hope for their nation's future. Joined by members of the Imperial family, including the revered Meiji Emperor himself, these images radiate regality and unity. Kasai's talent extends beyond documenting his homeland; he also immortalizes pivotal moments abroad. His depiction of Russian battleships exploding under relentless bombardment from their Japanese counterparts transports us to the Russo-Japanese War. Positioned on one side are lines of powerful Japanese battleships firing upon Russian vessels on the other - a testament to Japan's growing strength on an international stage. Through Torajiro Kasai's lens, we witness not only historical events but also feel their impact deeply ingrained within each brushstroke. His chromolithograph portraits capture both triumphs and turmoil with equal precision - whether it be soldiers engaged in battle or dignitaries standing together as pillars of strength. As we delve into Kasai's works today, let us appreciate how this remarkable artist has gifted us glimpses into a transformative era that shaped nations forevermore.