EXCLUSIVE FINE ART AUCTION JUNE 8TH, 2024
Lot 180008:
Description
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892, Japanese) Ronin Warrior Print. We were unable to determine if this print is by the original artist or after the original artist so bid accordingly.
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi was a Japanese artist, widely regarded as one of the last great masters of the ukiyo-e genre of woodblock printing and painting. He is known for his vivid illustrations of dramatic narratives, blending the traditional with the innovative. His works often explored themes of beauty, violence, and the supernatural, marked by intense emotionality and striking imagery. Yoshitoshi’s career bridged the Edo and Meiji periods, capturing the societal changes and cultural tensions of a Japan modernizing while clinging to its past. His prolific output and artistic daring revitalized the ukiyo-e art form, influencing generations of artists beyond his time.
Size: 31 X 44″. 36 X 49.5″ Framed.
Condition: Very fine
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