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Metal Print : Takagi Umanosuke and the Ghost of a Woman, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
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Takagi Umanosuke and the Ghost of a Woman, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Takagi Umanosuke and the Ghost of a Woman, 1866. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden
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15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Experience the haunting beauty and timeless storytelling of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's iconic woodblock print, "Takagi Umanosuke and the Ghost of a Woman" (1866), from our Media Storehouse Metal Print collection. This exquisite piece, taken from the series "Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden," showcases the renowned Japanese artist's mastery of line, color, and emotion. Featuring the captivating image of samurai Takagi Umanosuke and the ethereal apparition of a woman, this metal print is a stunning addition to any art collection. Embrace the rich history and intrigue of Japanese woodblock art with our high-quality, long-lasting Metal Prints.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 38.1cm (10" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Takagi Umanosuke and the Ghost of a Woman," a captivating and chilling woodblock print by the renowned Japanese artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, dates back to the 1860s during the Meiji Era of Japan. This masterpiece is part of the Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden series, and is currently housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). The print depicts Takagi Umanosuke, a samurai, sitting on the ground, seemingly bored and ignoring the ghostly apparition of a woman that hovers behind him. Her face is contorted in a hideous expression, her eyes bloodshot and filled with an unearthly intensity. The ghostly figure is believed to be that of Fuwa Banazemon's wife, who was known for her beauty and grace in life but became vengeful after her husband's betrayal. The print is a stunning example of the colorful and intricate world of ukiyo-e, or "floating world," art. The large, full-length image is a testament to Yoshitoshi's mastery of the woodblock printing technique, with its detailed calligraphy, expressive brushwork, and bold use of color. The ghost story element adds a dramatic and historic touch to the print, making it a fascinating exploration of the supernatural beliefs and legends of 17th and 19th century Japan. Despite the ghost's haunting presence, Umanosuke remains unaffected, his face expressionless and his body relaxed as he leans on his elbow. The contrast between the living and the dead, the ordinary and the otherworldly, adds to the intrigue and mystery of this work of art.
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