Shoki Demon
- Medium:
- Mokuhanga (Japanese woodblock)
- Image courtesy of
- Saru Gallery
Description
Shoki, the demon queller, strides forward in flowing grey-and-white robes with a bearded, wild-haired face and furrowed brow, gripping a long sword raised behind his head with both hands. A small red, hairy oni crouches at his feet on the right, clutching its head as if cowering or fleeing. The composition is set against a plain cream background, rendered in muted greys and whites accented by touches of red, ochre, and pale blue-green, with a red seal at the lower left; the mood is tense and confrontational.
Facts: Title: Shoki Demon. Artist: Kawanabe Kyosai. Year: unknown. Medium: Mokuhanga (Japanese woodblock).
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1863
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shoki Demon was created by Kawanabe Kyosai (河鍋暁斎).