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The Strange Occurrence of Ukiyo Matahei and his Famous Paintings

1853

Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川 国芳

(Japanese, 1797–1861)
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)
diptych, color woodblock prints
Overall: 37.8 x 26.4 cm (14 7/8 x 10 3/8 in.)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.1160.b
Location: not on view
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In this image, otsu-e folk heroes have seemingly come to life, leaving their shadowy figures in the paintings in front of the artist. Included among them are a demon (oni), a monkey, the wisteria maiden, and the bald, tall-headed God of Longevity, Fukurokuju. Ukiyo Matahei, also known as Iwasa Matabei, was a famous printmaker who is also thought to have been a painter of otsu-e.
The Strange Occurrence of Ukiyo Matahei and his Famous Paintings

The Strange Occurrence of Ukiyo Matahei and his Famous Paintings

1853

Utagawa Kuniyoshi

(Japanese, 1797–1861)
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)

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