YOSHITOSHI

Woodblock Print (Ukiyo-E)

Title: Fujiwara No Hidesato Shooting The Centipede At The Dragon King'S Palace (No. 18 From "36 Ghosts")

Image Size: 31cm x 21cm

Frame Size: 54cm x 42cm

Signature Details: Artist Seal Visible On Print

Title Cartouche In Upper Margin; Yellow Cartouche With Japanese Characters On Right Side

Condition: Good - Refer To Images

Provenance: Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) Was A Master Of The Ukiyo-E Tradition And Pioneering Figure In Meiji-Period Japanese Printmaking. Renowned For His Innovative Approach To Supernatural And Historical Subjects, He Created The "36 Ghosts" Series, Showcasing His Technical Brilliance And Imaginative Interpretation Of Classical Japanese Folklore. This Print Depicts The Legendary Archer Fujiwara No Hidesato Vanquishing A Monstrous Centipede At The Dragon King'S Underwater Palace—A Tale Of Courage And Supernatural Adventure. Yoshitoshi'S Distinctive Style Combines Traditional Compositional Elements With Dynamic Figure Placement And Refined Use Of Colour. The Narrative Richness And Artistic Merit Exemplify His Major Accomplishments As A Leading Exponent Of Late Edo And Meiji Printmaking.

Condition: Good

587935+1

Location of item: 69 Manchester Road, Carrara, QLD, Australia

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