Japanese and Chinese legends: (top) a monkey blowing on a hair to conjure up a legion of monkey warriors; (bottom) an aged Japanese couple, the symbol of marital harmony and longevity, watching the sunset under a pine tree. Colour woodcut by Yoshitoshi, 1880s.
- Taiso, Yoshitoshi, 1839-1892.
- Date:
- [1880s?]
- Reference:
- 36389i
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The pine tree in the bottom scene is a symbol of longevity
The monkey in the top scene is the hero of a Chinese novel 'Journey to the west'
Publication/Creation
Edo [Tokyo] : [publisher not identified], [1880s?]
Physical description
1 print : woodcut, printed in colours
Contributors
Lettering
Yoshitoshi
Both scenes have the same artist's signature and the seal Taiso
Reference
Wellcome Collection 36389i
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Location Status Access Closed stores