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Lord Teishin with a Demon behind a Screen, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
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Lord Teishin with a Demon behind a Screen, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Lord Teishin with a Demon behind a Screen, 1865. From One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan
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a captivating woodblock print by the renowned Japanese artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, dates back to the 1860s and is taken from his esteemed series "One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan." This evocative image transports us to the 10th and 19th centuries, merging the ancient Heian and Edo periods in a mesmerizing blend of history and folklore. The central figure in this composition is Lord Teishin, a courtier and politician of the Heian period, dressed in the traditional hakama and kimono, with a sash (obi) adorned with intricate calligraphy. His serene expression belies the imminent danger lurking behind the screen, where a menacing demon, cloaked in black, is poised to strike. The demon's threatening presence is a testament to the political intrigues and supernatural threats that haunted the courts of ancient Japan. This striking print, with its bold use of black color and intricate detail, is a prime example of the color woodblock print technique, a traditional Japanese art form that reached its zenith during the 19th century. The demon's form is rendered with meticulous attention to detail, his eyes gleaming with malevolent intent, while Lord Teishin remains oblivious to the danger, engrossed in his writing. This work of art, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), is a poignant reminder of the rich artistic heritage of Asia and the enduring allure of Japanese ghost stories. The juxtaposition of the tranquil courtier and the looming demon behind the screen encapsulates the intriguing blend of the political and supernatural that pervades Japanese folklore and continues to captivate audiences to this day.
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