The Warrior Watanabe no Tsuna Fighting the Demon at Rashomon

Item

Title
The Warrior Watanabe no Tsuna Fighting the Demon at Rashomon
Rights
The Art Institute of Chicago. Public Domain.
Creator
Katsukawa Shunshô (1726-1792)
Date
Ca. 1770
Description
A warrior stands on temple steps with a sword in one hand and a sign in the other. A large, green demon is grabbing onto the warrior's helmet, trying to drag him up the stairs.
Format
Color woodblock print. 11 × 8 3/8 in..
Publisher
The Art Institute of Chicago
Contributor
Zadie Henthorn
Identifier
The Art Institute of Chicago. 1967.642
Subject
Ukiyo-e; Ukiyo-e art; Japanese art; Asian art; woodblock print; mythology; legend; demon; warrior.
Site pages
Japanese Warriors