Yatsushi Collection

Fuji no Uraha, ca. 1790. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Fuji no Uraha, ca. 1790

Yatsushi hangonko, A parody of the apparition seen by Emperor Wudi when he burned incense. Yanagawa, Shigenobu, 1787-1832, artist, [between 1818 and 1836], 1 print : woodcut, color; 20.4 x 16.7 cm

Yatsushi [shi or hi?]chAcbAc, A modern view of the Chinese immortal Hichobo. Isoda, KoryA'sai, active 1764-1788, artist, [between 1772 and 1774], 1 print : woodcut, color; 68.3 x 11.5 cm

Yatsushi kuramayama, A parody of the play Mount Kurama. artist, [between 1801 and 1804], 1 print (3 sheets) : woodcut, color; 35.4 x 25.4 cm (left panel), 35.1 x 25 cm (center panel)

[Yatsushi chikurin no shichikenjin sono yon?], Parody of the seven sages of the bamboo grove. Kubo, Shunman, 1757-1820, artist, [between 1804 and 1810], 1 print : woodcut, color; 21.2 x 28.1 cm

Yatsushi shikisanba, A modern version of the Sarugaku play Shikisanba. Katsukawa, Shunsen, 1762-approximately 1830, artist, [181-], 1 print : woodcut, color; 24.6 x 38.5 cm

KintarAc no yatsushi kusakari sanro[?], Transformed Kusakari Sanro. Torii, Kiyonaga, 1752-1815, artist, [between 1795 and 1801], 1 print : woodcut, color; 39.1 x 26.3 cm

Yatsushi kokei sanshAc, Transformation of three ridiculous laughs. Kubo, Shunman, 1757-1820, artist, [between 1789 and 1791], 1 print : woodcut, color; 14.1 x 20.7 cm

Yatsushi takajAc, Transformed falconry. Utagawa, Toyohiro, 1773?-1829?, artist, [between 1798 and 1801], 1 print : woodcut, color; 34.1 x 26 cm

Yatsushi Manzai, Transformed Manzai performer. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1769-1825, artist, [between 1789 and 1793], 1 print : woodcut, color; 65.2 x 11.5 cm

Yatsushi ide no tamagawa, A modern version of the Ide Jewel River. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1769-1825, artist, [between 1798 and 1801], 1 print : woodcut, color; 34.5 x 23.3 cm

Yatsushi kAcshohei, Transformed Chinese sage Huang Shangping (KAc Shohei). 1787. 1 print : woodcut, color; 10.5 x 11.9 cm

Yatsushi gyAcja bushAc amakawaya gihei, Transformed GyAcja BushAc Amagawaya Gihei. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1801 and 1805], 1 print : woodcut, color; 19.7 x 8.8 cm

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"Yatsushi: A Parody of Ancient Legends and Modern Transformations" Step into the world of "yatsushi, " a captivating art form that combines parody, transformation, and humor. In Fuji no Uraha by Hosoda Eishi, we witness the beauty of nature as it intertwines with human emotions. The Yatsushi hangonko takes us back to Emperor Wudi's mystical encounter during incense burning. Delve further into this realm as Yatsushi [shi or hi?]chAcbAc presents a modern perspective on the Chinese immortal Hichobo. Isoda brings forth Yatsushi kuramayama, a playful twist on Mount Kurama's legendary tale. In [Yatsushi chikurin no shichikenjin sono yon?], we find ourselves amidst bamboo forests, encountering parodies of the seven sages. Katsukawa showcases Yatsushi shikisanba, breathing new life into Sarugaku play Shikisanba. Witness Torii's transformed Kusakari Sanro in KintarAc no yatsushi kusakari sanro[?]. Kubo introduces us to Yatsushi kokei sanshAc - three ridiculous laughs brought to life through his artistry. Utagawa Toyohiro captures our attention with Yatsushi takajAc - falconry like never before seen. Meanwhile, Utagawa Toyokuni presents Yatsuhi Manzai - an intriguing portrayal of transformed Manzai performers. Prepare for enchantment as Utagawa Toyokuni unveils his modern version of Ide Jewel River in Yatsuhi ide no tamagawa. Finally, explore Transformed Chinese sage Huang Shangping (KAc Shohei) in all its glory through Utagawa Toyokuni's masterpiece from 1787. Through these diverse artworks spanning centuries, "yatushi" invites us to reimagine ancient legends and embrace the power of transformation.