Taiso Yoshitoshi

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Taiso Yoshitoshi - Wild maned Lin Chu has killed Officer Lu

Wild maned Lin Chu has killed Officer Lu

Woodblock Print  
27.5 x 9.5 in

framed

Description: A vertical diptych portraying a scene from the Chinese novel, 'Water Margin or Suikoden'. The tale tells the story of Lin Chu who has slain his enemy, Officer Lu who was sent to murder him. He looks over his shoulder as a fire burns in the distance; snow falls on the cruel scene.The vivid colors of Lin Chus' garments and spear create a focal point, contrast and drama to the winter landscape. Can be purchased, or shipped with or without the frame.

Issued: 1886

Edition:

Condition: very fine color, state and condition. Prints are not attached to each other and are lightly tipped onto acid free paper within a black wood shadowbox frame.

Signed: Oju Yoshitoshi ga

Sealed: Taiso

Special Label:

Publisher: Matsue Eikichi

Series: Eight Vertical Diptychs by Yoshitoshi Taiso


$1,600          


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