Demon Rashomon visits Watanabe no Tsuna
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)
DateNovember 17th, 1885
Mediumwoodblock print, ink, color, and embossing on paper
DimensionsOban Diptych: 72.9 × 48.3 cm (28 11/16 × 19 in.)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineAlexander H. Bullock Fund
Terms
Object number2002.185
DescriptionOne of Minamoto Yorimitsu’s (948–1021) fearsome Four Warriors, Watanabe Genjitsuna (953–1025) attacked the demon Ibaraki who had taken up residence in the capital’s great southern gate, the Rashōmon. In their first encounter, Genjitsuna was able to slice off the demon’s arm, and the demon then fled. Ibaraki disguised itself as Watanabe’s aunt in order to recover its missing limb, which Watanabe was keeping in a wooden box. In contrast to Yoshitoshi’s earlier depictions of Genjitsuna, this image shows the sharp lines and sedate color palette of his later years.Label TextOne of Minamoto Yorimitsu’s (948–1021) fearsome Four Warriors, Watanabe Genjitsuna (953–1025) attacked the demon Ibaraki who had taken up residence in the capital’s great southern gate, the Rashōmon. In their first encounter, Genjitsuna was able to slice off the demon’s arm, and the demon then fled. Ibaraki disguised itself as Watanabe’s aunt in order to recover its missing limb, which Watanabe was keeping in a wooden box. In contrast to Yoshitoshi’s earlier depictions of Genjitsuna, this image shows the sharp lines and sedate color palette of his later years.ProvenanceKatie and Scott McDonald, Rochester, NY
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