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The Patrolman Matsui Yasumichi Prevents a Double Suicide, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
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The Patrolman Matsui Yasumichi Prevents a Double Suicide, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Patrolman Matsui Yasumichi Prevents a Double Suicide, 1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 603
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1870s Calligraphy Discovering Discovery Full Moon Lunar Meiji Era Meiji Period Moon Moonlight Moonlit Pact Patrol Postal News Prevention Purple Suicide Taiso Tragedy Tragic Tsukioka Yoshitoshi Yoshitoshi Tsukioka Colour Woodblock Print
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is a captivating woodblock print by the renowned Japanese artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, created during the Meiji Era in the 1870s. This masterpiece is part of the series "The Postal News," no. 603, and is currently housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). The print depicts an evocative scene of three figures under the full moon, with the eponymous patrolman, Matsui Yasumichi, standing between a man and a woman, preventing a tragic double suicide pact. The couple, dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, are depicted in full length, their faces etched with anguish and determination. The woman wears a beautiful purple kimono, while the man dons a simple robe, both adorned with intricate patterns and calligraphy. The background of the print is filled with elements of the natural world, including the full moon, which casts a soft, ethereal glow over the scene. The moon's reflection on the water adds an element of tranquility to the otherwise tense moment. The print also showcases the artist's mastery of the woodblock printing technique, with intricate details and a rich color palette that brings the scene to life. The title of the print, "The Patrolman Matsui Yasumichi Prevents a Double Suicide," highlights the role of the heroic patrolman, who stands tall and resolute, preventing the couple from carrying out their tragic pact. The print serves as a poignant reminder of the human capacity for both love and despair, and the role that chance encounters and intervention can play in shaping the course of people's lives. This woodblock print is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of Japan during the Meiji Era and is a must-see for anyone interested in Asian art, ukiyo-e, or the history of woodblock printing. The print's timeless beauty and thought-provoking subject matter continue to captivate viewers and inspire new generations of artists and art lovers alike.
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