Maeda Yoshihiko: Japanese Western-Style Painter

Maeda Yoshihiko (前田吉彦, 1849–1904), also known by his artistic name Gizen (蟻禅), was a Japanese Western-style painter of the Meiji period, though he remains largely unknown outside Japan. This blog presents previously unpublished insights into his life and work through correspondence from historical figures and fellow artists of the time, offering a unique glimpse into his personal connections and the cultural context of the era.

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Two Unidentified Postcards Sent to Maeda Yoshihiko in March 1888

unidentified postcards addressed to Maeda Yoshihiko

Because the senders' full names are illegible on these two cards postmarked in Kobe on March 5 and March 8, 1888, we are unable to identify them. At present, their handwriting also remains unrecognized, leaving us with another pair of unidentified postcards addressed to Maeda Yoshihiko.

2 comments:

MeJune 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
we now believe the card on the left was written by 後藤貞之, but we still do not know about his history
ReplyDelete
Replies
MeJune 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
one on the right, 濱田太郎内, wife of Hamada Taro
ReplyDelete
Replies

Add comment

Maeda Yoshihiko (Japanese Western-Style Painter) Postal Cards Collection

このはがきのコレクションは約300枚で、神戸下山手通りの前田宛てに送られたものです。

明治時代の筆跡を解読するのが難しいため、このブログでは主にはがきの画像を紹介します。そのため、読者からの情報やコメントは大変ありがたく思います。

This postcard collection consists of approximately 300 cards sent to Maeda Yoshihiko in Shimoyamate-dori, Kobe. Due to the difficulty of deciphering the handwriting from the Meiji period, this blog mainly introduces images of the postcards. Therefore, any information or comments from readers would be greatly appreciated.