Ukiyo-e Educational Catalog · Record 58082

Arguably Yoshitoshi’s masterpiece in the triptych format

Print by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, 月岡芳年 (Tsukioka YOSHITOSHI) (1860)

Artist / 作者: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi月岡芳年
Date / 年代: 1860
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Edo / kruml
Digital record / 画像記録: 1736 × 2500 px
Source collection / 所蔵元: Japanese Prints London
Published by / 公開者: 朝倉レン
Rights / 権利: No commercial-app permission documented
Attribution / 表記: Japanese Prints London

Catalog note / 解説

Arguably Yoshitoshi’s masterpiece in the triptych format. Shows Mongaku ( Endo Morito, c.1120-1200 ) subjecting himself to three years penance as a Buddhist monk beneath the waterfall of Mount Nachi in Kii Province. Morito inflicted this punishment on himself because he had inadvertently cut off the head of Kesa Gozen, the wife of the palace guard Watanabe Wataru, with whom he was in love. Published 1859 ( centre sheet ) and 1860 ( outside panels ) by Kadokin. Extremely rare: Another impression in the Baur collection, Geneve, Switzerland. Fine impression, very good colour. Minor marks and small expertly restored wormage. Slight trimming. Extensive splashed gofun. Signed Ikkaisai Yoshitoshi…

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