Omori Hikoshichi and a Beauty
Artist
Choshun School
(Japanese, 1683 - 1753)
Date1683-1753
Mediumscroll painting; ink and opaque color on paper
Dimensions37.9 x 12.4 cm (14 15/16 x 4 7/8 in.)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineBequest of Charles B. Cohn in memory of Stuart P. Anderson
Terms
Object number1985.146
DescriptionCopy after Miyagawa Choshun (1683-1753); Ukiyo-e School, Edo period (late 18th or 19th century)Label TextThis painting probably refers to an episode in the life of Omori Hikoshichi, Shogun Ashikaga Takauiji’s (1305-1358) retainer, who, during the battle of Minatogawa in 1342, started to carry what appeared to be a beautiful young woman over a stream. Halfway across, he saw the face of his burden reflected in the water as a horrible monster. Believing a demon had changed itself into a beauty in order to harm him, Hikoshichi unsheathed his sword and killed her. He then went mad and was killed by his own followers.ProvenanceCharles Cohn/Stuart Anderson, Worcester MA
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