Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, part4

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Мужские образы Ёситоси Актеры Ichikawa Kodanji IV as Torii Matasuke 1860 This very early print, made when Yoshitoshi was only 21, shows him trying to make his way in the field of actor prints, then dominated by Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865). It was published on the occasion of the first performance of Kawatake Mokuami's play Kagamiyama Gonichi no Iwafuji (On Mirror Mountain: Iwafuji at a later date) at the Ichimura Theatre in Edo in the third month of 1860. This was a sequel to an earlier play, which finished with the death of the evil Lady Iwafuji. In this production, Kodanji established the tradition of playing the roles of both the ghost of Iwafuji and Matasuke, the faithful servant of a samurai. Продолжение http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/gallery/yoshitoshi/works/P.6-2003_SE.html Kawarazaki Gonjuro as a tattooed fireman From the series A Celebration of Gallantry (Isami no kotobuki), each showing a leading actor as a tattooed fireman. Bando Hikosaburo V as a tattooed fireman Colour print from woodblocks, with textile printing (nunomezuri) and gloss black (tsuyazumi), and with blackened lead white. Oban format. Block-cutter: Matsushima Hori Masa. Publisher: Daikin. 08/1865. Keyes 145 From the series A Celebration of Gallantry (Isami no kotobuki), each showing a leading actor as a tattooed fireman. Fukami Jikyu Ichikawa Danjuro Portrait of the actor Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Musashibo Benkei in Kanjincho. The poem at right reads 'The flowers and their fragrance like travellers' robes are wet with dew'. Ichikawa Danjuro The actor Ichikawa Danjuro in role. Snow 1890 From the famous 'Snow, Moon and Flowers' set of triptychs. A depiction of the actor Onoe Baiko as Iwakura Sogen. Flowers 1890 The actor Ichikawa Sadanji I as Gosho no Gorozo. Воины Kurihara Saisuke dodging bullets From the series of thirty-six Biographies of Modern Men (Kinsei kyogiden) published in 1865-6. Firearms had been introduced into Japan when a Portuguese blew off course and landed on Kyushu in 1542. They quickly revolutionised Japanese warfare, but were rarely depicted in Edo period prints, because of the ban on depicting current or historical events within the period of the Tokugawa regime. Kagurajishi Daihachi running between swords From the series of 36 Biographies of modern men (Kinsei kyogiden) published in 1865-6. Washi Shinsuke holding a bamboo spear From the series of 36 Biographies of modern men (Kinsei kyogiden) published in 1865-6. Iiokano Sutegoro pinning down an opponent From the series of 36 Biographies of modern men (Kinsei kyogiden) published in 1865-6. Komagine Hachibyoe aiming his rifle at the viewer From the series One Hundred Aspects of Battle chosen by Yoshitoshi (Kaidai Hyakusenso) published in 1868-9 (65 designs were issued). Hyoshito Rinchu kills officer Riku near the Temple of the Mountain Spirit This subject is from the Chinese novel Shuihu zhuan (The Water Margin), known in Japanese as Suikoden, which tells of the legendary exploits of a group of Chinese brigands during the Northern Song dynasty (1101-26). It was retold in a popular Japanese novel illustrated by Hokusai, and was the subject of Kuniyoshi's first set of warrior prints in 1827. Yoshitoshi had made earlier prints based on Suikoden, and was evidently attracted by the anti-establishment theme. Inamura Promontory at Daybreak 1886 Series: 100 Phases of the Moon Hatakeyama Shoji Shigetada Hatakeyama Shoji Shigetada still charging on horseback after being hit by numerous arrows. 1883 Series: Yoshitoshi Musha Burui The Victory Kiritaro and the head of his vanquished enemy at Otahara. The Farewell 1886 Shizuka Gozen parts from Minamoto no Yoshitsune at Yoshino. 1884 The Gallop From the Soga Monongatari. Soga Goro Tokimune astride a horse on a beach near Oiso. Battle of the Sumo and Firemen 1886 In 1805, while several sumo wrestlers were demonstrating their strength on the precincts of the Shimmei Shrine in the Shiba district of Edo, they were attacked by a gang of firemen. A bloody battle ensued and later became the subject of a series of popular Kabuki plays. The Rescue 1886 Minamoto no Yoshitsune rescuing the empress Kenrei Mon'in during the Battle of Dannoura. *** The River Bank 1886 Dai-Ni-Bo is distracted by a bird while preparing to dispatch the lady Ume-gae. The Serpent 1887 Hakamadare Yasusuke and Kidomaru fighting with magic. The Flute Player Fujiwara no Yasumasa plays the flute by moonlight. The highwayman, shown at right, is so entranced by the music that he is unable to draw his sword.

Источники http://www.japaneseprints.net и http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/gallery/yoshitoshi/