Shoki, de kwelgeest van demonen, Kawanabe Kyosai
Summary
Man met zwaard en woeste baard, een demon in de linkerhand. Linksboven vlucht een tweede demon weg.
Kawanabe Kyosai was a prominent Japanese artist known for his work in the ukiyo-e and nihonga styles. He was a versatile artist, skilled in painting, printmaking and caricature. Kyosai's work often featured humorous and satirical themes and he was known for his bold and expressive brushwork. He was also a master of traditional Japanese painting techniques and his work often depicted scenes from Japanese folklore and history. Kyosai's art had a significant influence on the development of modern Japanese art, and he is considered one of the most important artists of the late Edo and Meiji periods.
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Date
1860
Source
Rijksmuseum
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