Kyūmonryō Shishin
- Date:
- 1882
- Medium:
- Polychrome woodblock print (nishiki-e), chūban format
- Image courtesy of
- Artsy
Description
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's "Kyūmonryō Shishin" is a woodblock that reflects the artist's ongoing exploration of visual expression.
The woodblock technique allows for the characteristic interplay of precise line work and subtle color gradation that gives the image its distinctive presence. Produced in 1882 during the Meiji era, this work reflects an age of profound artistic transformation in Japan.
