Tsunenobu and the demon
1885-1892
Imagine playing your instrument so well that a giant monster stops by to listen—that's the vibe here. In this print from the 'One Hundred Aspects of the Moon' series, a nobleman in fancy gold robes sits calmly next to a lantern, looking up at a massive, hairy demon leg crashing down through the clouds. This depicts the legend of Fujiwara no Tsunenobu, whose biwa music was so beautiful it charmed a demon on Mount Atago. Yoshitoshi, the last great master of ukiyo-e, uses dramatic perspective to make that giant foot look like it's about to step right out of the page.
- Technique
- Woodblock print
- Material
- Paper and ink
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