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Comic. 100 Turns of the Rosary from 100 Wildnesses by Kyosai, 1864 (woodblock print on paper)
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Comic. 100 Turns of the Rosary from 100 Wildnesses by Kyosai, 1864 (woodblock print on paper)
6437530 Comic.100 Turns of the Rosary from 100 Wildnesses by Kyosai, 1864 (woodblock print on paper) by Kyosai, Shofu (1831-89); 37.5x26 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Part of a triptych, representing a bright coloured " nightmare" or vision depicting the demon quelling scholar, Shoki with drawn sword attacking a demon in the form of a Giant Squid. Shoki carries a huge rosary which encloses a crowd of domestic figures from a mounted " Samurai" to children playing with toys. To the rear of each contender is a crowd of pale supporting troops, those of Shoki with single calligraphic characters in soap bubble-heads, and for the Squid, with human to animal faces. Aratame and date seal: Rat 3 (1864). Publisher: Daikokuya Kinosuke (Kinjiro).); © Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery
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Cuttlefish Demon Demons Devil Devils Edo Period Edo Period 1603 1868 Fabulous Animal Fantastic Animal Fantastic Creature Monstrous Character Monstruous Nightmare Nightmarish Octopus Satan Squid Tokugawa Period Wonderful Character Woodblock Fictional Character Monster
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This woodblock print, titled "Comic. 100 Turns of the Rosary from 100 Wildnesses" is a mesmerizing piece created by Kyosai in 1864. The artwork, measuring 37.5x26 cm, can be found at the Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery in Kent, UK. Part of a triptych, this print presents a vivid and nightmarish vision that depicts a battle between demons. In the foreground, we see Shoki, a scholar armed with a drawn sword and carrying an enormous rosary. He fiercely attacks a demon disguised as a Giant Squid. Within Shoki's rosary are various domestic figures ranging from mounted samurais to children playing with toys. Behind each contender stands supporting troops: pale faces for Shoki adorned with single calligraphic characters inside soap bubble-heads; human to animal faces for the Squid's supporters. The level of detail in this artwork is truly remarkable. Kyosai masterfully captures the monstrous nature of these creatures while infusing them with fantastical elements typical of Japanese folklore and mythology. This woodblock print belongs to the Edo period (1603-1868), also known as the Tokugawa period in Japan's history. It showcases not only Kyosai's exceptional artistic skills but also provides insight into the rich cultural heritage of Japan during this era. Overall, "Comic. 100 Turns of the Rosary from 100 Wildnesses" is an extraordinary representation of imagination and creativity within traditional Japanese art forms such as woodblock prints.
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