"Kurokumo Ōji" translates as "Black Cloud Prince," a supernatural or legendary figure rendered in Yoshitoshi's explosive muza-e style of 1867. The period saw Yoshitoshi producing print after print of demons, monsters, and fearsome warriors for a mass market that craved sensational imagery. The black cloud in the title suggests a being associated with darkness and elemental power, consistent with the supernatural themes Yoshitoshi would continue to refine throughout his career.
1888
Color woodblock print; oban
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Color woodblock print
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Kurokumo Ōji was created by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (月岡芳年) in 1867.
Kurokumo Ōji depicts figures, mythology, and night scenes.
