Daughter of Tamaru Inenoemon, Matsuko
Artist
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi 月岡 芳年
(Japanese, 1839–1892)
Publisherpublished by
Maruya Tetsujirō 丸屋 鉄次郎 (Kobayashi Tetsujirō 小林 鉄次郎)
(Japanese, 19th century)
Date1880
Mediumwoodblock print; ink, color, embossing, and burnishing on paper
DimensionsOban: 37 × 25.3 cm (14 9/16 × 9 15/16 in.)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineAlexander H. Bullock Fund
Terms
Object number2002.146
DescriptionYoshitoshi produced many images of valorous female figures from Japanese history, both inspirational models of behavior and vehicles for publishing pictures of beautiful women. The strongwoman Oiko, after being rudely propositioned by a wrestler, easily overpowered him. With a completely unperturbed expression, she grips his arm with an iron strength that he can’t escape. Matsuko’s sword fighting outmatched all her male opponents. Despite the similar facial expressions, the dynamic tension in Matsuko’s pose, extending past the borders of the print, contrasts with Oiko’s stoic placidity.Label TextYoshitoshi produced many images of valorous female figures from Japanese history, both inspirational models of behavior and vehicles for publishing pictures of beautiful women. The strongwoman Oiko, after being rudely propositioned by a wrestler, easily overpowered him. With a completely unperturbed expression, she grips his arm with an iron strength that he can’t escape. Matsuko’s sword fighting outmatched all her male opponents. Despite the similar facial expressions, the dynamic tension in Matsuko’s pose, extending past the borders of the print, contrasts with Oiko’s stoic placidity.ProvenanceKatie and Scott McDonald, Rochester, NY
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