The Cry of the Fox Original Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
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100 Aspects of the Moon (Tsuki hyakushi)
Comments - Foxes were magical creatures in ancient Japan. They weren't necessary evil, but fond of practical jokes and it was best not to cross them. This print illustrates a tale where an old priest is transformed into a fox. Here the fox is appearing, still in the priest's robes. Yoshitoshi's design is wonderful. Every element has a symbolic meaning such as the seed-heads on the grasses drawn to look like "foxfires." Foxfires are flames that hang in the air around foxes and other supernatural beings. This Yoshitoshi image is an incredible work of art and a woodblock masterpiece. This print shows the subtle gradation of color, fine embossed detail on the flowering susaki grass in soft natural tones used in the earliest printings of this fantastic image. Later printings were done in brighter inks with less or none of the blended color technique seen in our fine original. This wonderful print is a great choice for a collector looking for an excellent printing of Yoshitoshi's "Cry of the Fox." A rare opportunity - bid now!
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Comments - Foxes were magical creatures in ancient Japan. They weren't necessary evil, but fond of practical jokes and it was best not to cross them. This print illustrates a tale where an old priest is transformed into a fox. Here the fox is appearing, still in the priest's robes. Yoshitoshi's design is wonderful. Every element has a symbolic meaning such as the seed-heads on the grasses drawn to look like "foxfires." Foxfires are flames that hang in the air around foxes and other supernatural beings. This Yoshitoshi image is an incredible work of art and a woodblock masterpiece. This print shows the subtle gradation of color, fine embossed detail on the flowering susaki grass in soft natural tones used in the earliest printings of this fantastic image. Later printings were done in brighter inks with less or none of the blended color technique seen in our fine original. This wonderful print is a great choice for a collector looking for an excellent printing of Yoshitoshi's "Cry of the Fox." A rare opportunity - bid now!
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This print with excellent color and detail as shown. A few small holes repaired. Some light rubbing and soiling at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
13" x 8 3/4" + margins as shown
13" x 8 3/4" + margins as shown
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The Cry of the Fox Original Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
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