Ukiyo-e Educational Catalog · Record 102230
Demon Queller
- Artist / 作者
- UTAGAWA Chikamaro河鍋暁斎
- Date / 年代
- 1887
- Medium / 技法
- 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Meiji / kruml
- Digital record / 画像記録
- 1800 × 860 px
- Source collection / 所蔵元
- Japanese Prints London
- Published by / 公開者
- 紫藤メイ
- Rights / 権利
- No commercial-app permission documented
- Attribution / 表記
- Japanese Prints London
Catalog note / 解説
MAY in romaji from a set of the twelve months, Junikagetsu no uchi, although this is the only known design for the set. One of Kyosai’s best designs. Shows Shoki, the “Demon Queller” riding a tiger and brandishing his two-edged sword at a group of terrified oni. Shoki ( Chinese: Chung K’wei ) was lauded for having relieved the Emperor Ming Hwang of the fever demon during his sleep. A favourite subject for Japanese artists, although mostly ignored by the Chinese. Published by Fukuda Kumajiro, 1887. Paintings of Shoki were hung on Boy’s Day ( 5th day of the 5th month ). Hence Kyosai choosing this subject for MAY. Fine impression and colour. Trimmed at bottom, otherwise very good condition: Th…
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