Picture of Kusunoki Tamonmaru Conquering the Old Badger
- Date:
- 1860, 4th lunar month
- Medium:
- Woodblock print (nishiki-e), ink and color on paper
- Format:
- Oban
- Dimensions:
"Picture of Kusunoki Tamonmaru Conquering the Old Badger" (1860) depicts a son of the legendary loyalist warrior Kusunoki Masashige subduing a tanuki—the shape-shifting raccoon dog of Japanese folklore. The badger was traditionally associated with trickery and illusion, and a hero who could defeat one demonstrated supernatural discernment alongside martial prowess. Yoshitoshi's early print combines the warrior tradition with the folklore of supernatural animals in a manner that would remain a constant feature of his work throughout his career.
1888
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Picture of Kusunoki Tamonmaru Conquering the Old Badger was created by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (月岡芳年) in 1860, 4th lunar month.
Picture of Kusunoki Tamonmaru Conquering the Old Badger depicts animals.
Picture of Kusunoki Tamonmaru Conquering the Old Badger measures 36.2 × 73.8 cm (Oban format).