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‘Secret Lives of Samurai Women: An Introduction to York Art Gallery’s Newly Acquired Print’ with Dr Eleanor Jackson

Art & Culture, Art Exhibition

‘Secret Lives of Samurai Women: An Introduction to York Art Gallery’s Newly Acquired Print’ with Dr Eleanor Jackson

1st Apr 26, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Location: York Art Gallery

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Curator looking at Chikanobus Evacuation of Chiyoda Palace from the series The Inner Palace of Chiyoda 1896 Image courtesy of York Museums Trust photo by Duncan Lomax 1280x375

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‘Secret Lives of Samurai Women: An Introduction to York Art Gallery’s Newly Acquired Print’ with Dr Eleanor Jackson
Wednesday 1 April 2026 | 12 noon – 12.30pm
Included in general admission | Book Tickets

Join Eleanor Jackson, curator of the Making Waves exhibition, to learn about the history behind York Art Gallery’s newly acquired print, Hashimoto Chikanobu’s Evacuation of Chiyoda Palace, from the series ‘The Inner Palace of Chiyoda’, 1896, taking you to the heart of the major changes in Japanese society during the 19th century.

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