The Warrior Ômori Hikoshichi Carrying a Demon on His Back
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Title
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The Warrior Ômori Hikoshichi Carrying a Demon on His Back
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Rights
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The Art Institute of Chicago. Public Domain.
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Creator
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Katsukawa Shunshô (1726-1792)
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Date
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Ca. 1772
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Description
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A warrior stands with a demon on his back. The man looks up at the demon, and in return, the demon looks down at him. The demon is grabbing on to the warriors robes.
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Format
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Color woodblock print. 10 3/8 × 7 9/16 in..
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Publisher
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The Art Institute of Chicago
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Contributor
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Zadie Henthorn
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Identifier
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The Art Institute of Chicago. 1939.593
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Subject
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Ukiyo-e; Ukiyo-e art; Japanese art; Asian art; woodblock print; mythology; legend; demon; warrior.
