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Minamoto no raiko joraku sagami no kuni ashigarayama kaido o etamau Yamauba at... c.late 1830s. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
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Minamoto no raiko joraku sagami no kuni ashigarayama kaido o etamau Yamauba at... c.late 1830s. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Minamoto no raiko joraku sagami no kuni ashigarayama kaido o etamau Yamauba at Mount Ashigara, c.late 1830s
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10th Century 1830s Cataract Character Clan Folk Story Folk Tale Folklore Fujiwara Ichiyusai Japanese Era Kuniyoshi Kuniyoshi Utagawa Legend Legendary Meeting Minamoto No Raiko Minamoto No Yorimitsu Minamoto Raiko Mountainside Raiko Sagami Kanagawa Japan Tenth Century Utagawa Kuniyoshi Waterfall Witch Witchcraft Yorimitsu Minamoto No
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Minamoto no Raiko Joraku Sagami no Kuni Ashigarayama Kaido o Etamau Yamauba" is a captivating woodblock print created by the renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi in the late 1830s. This stunning work of art depicts a legendary figure from Japanese folklore, Minamoto no Raiko, also known as Minamoto Yorimitsu, as he encounters a Yamauba, or mountain witch, on the Ashigara Mountainside. Minamoto no Raiko, a legendary hero and founder of the Minamoto clan during the 10th century, is depicted in traditional Heian-era attire. He wears a flowing, elegant kimono, with a wide, obi belt, and carries a sword at his side. His hair is styled in the classic topknot of the era. The Yamauba, a mountain spirit, is shown as an old woman with a cataract in one eye, her long, flowing white hair covering her shoulders. She wears a colorful, patterned kimono and holds a fan in one hand. The natural beauty of the mountainside is captured in the background, with Mount Fuji peeking through the trees. The title of the print, "Minamoto no Raiko Joraku Sagami no Kuni Ashigarayama Kaido o Etamau Yamauba," translates to "Minamoto no Raiko Encountering the Yamauba on the Ashigara Road in Sagami Province." This print is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Japan during the Edo period, showcasing both the beauty of nature and the intricacies of traditional Japanese clothing and folklore. This woodblock print is a masterpiece by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, one of the most famous and influential artists of the 19th century in Japan. It is now part of the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), where it continues to inspire and captivate audiences from around the world.
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