Yoshitoshi, Pirate Chief, 1869

Yoshitoshi, Pirate Chief, 1869, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

A pirate chief called Gonzo stands on his ship under the moon, holding a Western revolver. When this print was made, Japan was in the process of opening its doors to the West after two centuries of self-imposed isolation, and foreign items had an exotic fascination. --- Image by © Asian Art & Archaeology, Inc./CORBIS.

Fujishima Takeji, Maiko and Drum from the series Beautiful Women and Music (Bijin to onkyoku) 1905

Fujishima Takeji, Maiko and Drum from the series Beautiful Women and Music (Bijin to onkyoku) 1905, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Found in the MFA. Click image for 400 x 622 size.

Ichijo Narumi, Female Nude Seated in Water, 1906

Ichijo Narumi, Female Nude Seated in Water, 1906, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Found in the MFA. Click image for 400 x 635 size.

The Veil

THE VEIL, originally uploaded by mica12244art.

Fujishima Takeji, Geisha and Biwa, 1905

Fujishima Takeji, Geisha and Biwa, 1905, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Found in the MFA. Click image for 400 x 624 size.

Asai Chu, Gi Fuji musume (jogakusei) from the series Imayo Otsu-e

Asai Chu, Gi Fuji musume (jogakusei) from the series Imayo Otsu-e, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Found in the MFA. Click image for 400 x 623 size.

Rita Senger, Vanity Fair, July 1916

Rita Senger, Vanity Fair, July 1916, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Found in The Golden Age of Illustration Project thread.