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| Notes (1st edition) | Artist Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) Title Fujiwara Plays the Flute by Moonlight Date Of Work 1883 Publisher Akiyama Buemon Dimensions 14.25 x 29.25 Signed Oju Taiso Yoshitoshi sha. The Heian courtier Fujiwara no Yasumasa playing the flute by moonlight. Based on a painting Yoshitoshi exhibited at the Exhibition for the Advancement of Painting in the autumn of 1882. The story relates that while Fujiwara no Yasumasa was playing on Ichihara Moor he was approached by the bandit Kidomaru who intended to kill him. Instead he was overcome by the beauty of the music and gave up his plan. Yoshitoshi's painting was so well received, the subject was incorporated into a play with Ichikawa Danjuro IX playing Fujiwara no Yasumasa several months after the publication of the print. Published 1883 by Akiyama Buemon. Considered by cogniscenti to be Yoshitoshi's finest design. | ||||||||
| Publisher (this edition): | Akiyama Buemon (Kokkeido) | Akiyama Buemon (Kokkeido) | Akiyama Buemon (Kokkeido) | Akiyama Buemon (Kokkeido) | Akiyama Buemon (Kokkeido) | Akiyama Buemon (Kokkeido) | Akiyama Buemon (Kokkeido) | Akiyama Buemon (Kokkeido) | Uchida |
| Date of this item: | 1883 | 1883 | 1883 | 1883 | 1883 | 1883 | 1990s | ||
| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | ?? ????????? 3?? ??16?(1883) ??? ??? ??? ??? ???? ?? 36x24cm. ?? |
Original Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) Japanese Woodblock print Playing the Flute; ORIGINALYoshitoshi Japanese print Comments - This image is indisputably Yoshitoshi’s masterpiece, and may be considered one of the greatest woodblock print designs of all time. The triptych illustrates a tale about the Heian-era nobleman, Fujiwara no Yasumasa, playing his flute on the lonely moor of Ichihara while walking home one night. His brother, Hakamadare Yasusuke (Kidomaru) snuck up on him, intent on robbing him of his elegant robe, but enchanted by Yasumasa's beautiful music, he stopped in his tracks. Kidomaru instead followed his brother home, who only then became aware of his presence and happily gave him a robe. Yoshitoshi shows Yasumasa absorbed in his playing, standing tall as the wind blows his robes about him, completely oblivious to his surroundings. Kidomaru crouches beside him, ready to draw his sword, completely entranced by the sound of his brother's flute. Misty clouds drift across a warm, yellow full moon glowing in the softly shaded evening sky. The tall grasses are beautifully drawn and seem to rustle in the night breeze, providing an atmospheric setting for the scene. A beautifully composed and lyrical design, capturing a moment in time and transporting the viewer to the scene. A finely detailed printing with beautifully executed bokashi shading and traces of mica. This is an especially fine example of this Meiji masterwork. All three sheets are 100% intact, no trimming, wide full margins as shown. Artist - Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) Image Size - 28" x 14" + margins as shown Condition - With excellent color and detail. Three separate prints (not attached). A thin archival backing. Some faint soiling in margins as shown. Please see photos for details. Very nice overall. |
Friday, 26 September 2008 Artist Yoshitoshi Title Fujiwara Yasumasa (958-1036) playing the flute by moonlight Date February 12, 1883 Publisher Akiyama Buemon Format Oban triptych (29" X 14 3/8") Comment Burnishing, embossing, lovely bokashi shading. Early impression, excellent condition, very full margins |
Artist Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) View Artist Bio Series Title Fujiwara Plays the Flute by Moonlight Date Of Work 1883 Publisher Akiyama Buemon Dimensions 14.25 x 29.25 Condition Fine impression, color and codition. |
Sunday, 3 July 2005 Artist Yoshitoshi Title Fujiwara Yasumasa (958-1036) playing the flute by moonlight Date February 12, 1883 Publisher Akiyama Buemon Format Oban triptych (29" X 14 7/8") Comment Mica over the whole print. The print is a version of a painting Yoshitoshi exhibited at the National Painting Exhibition in the autumn of 1882. |
Friday, 5 August 2005 Artist Yoshitoshi Title Fujiwara Yasumasa plays the flute by moonlight Date Of Work 1883 Publisher Akiyama Buemon Dimensions 14 x 29.625 Condition Good impression, color, mica, and condition. Margins mostly trimmed Notes Price |
Thursday, 15 February 2007 Artist Yoshitoshi Title Fujiwara Yasumasa plays the flute by moonlight Date Of Work 1883 Publisher Akiyama Buemon Dimensions 14.625 x 29.625 Condition Very fine impression, color and condition. Full margins. Notes Yoshitoshi's masterpiece and most famous print. Price |
Tuesday, 6 June 2006 Tsukioka YOSHITOSHI (1832-1892) The Heian courtier Fujiwara no Yasumasa playing the flute by moonlight. Based on a painting Yoshitoshi exhibited at the Exhibition for the Advancement of Painting in the autumn of 1882. The story relates that while Fujiwara no Yasumasa was playing on Ichihara Moor he was approached by the bandit Kidomaru who intended to kill him. Instead he was overcome by the beauty of the music and gave up his plan. Yoshitoshi's painting was so well received, the subject was incorporated into a play with Ichikawa Danjuro IX playing Fujiwara no Yasumasa several months after the publication of the print. Published 1883 by Akiyama Buemon. Considered by cogniscenti to be Yoshitoshi's finest design. Superb impression of the utmost finesse. This appears to be the only illustrated example with the background clouds wiped from left to right. The "proof" impression in The Philadelphia Museum of Art is annotated "Please print the background colour this way" [ clouds wiped right to left ]. Fine colour. Minimal shaving bottom centre sheet and a slight discoloration on last sheet, otherwise fine condition with extra paper for joining. Signed Oju Taiso Yoshitoshi sha. |
Thanks to Ed for this entry's data. You are bidding on a 3 panel triptych Japanese Woodblock Print masterpiece originally created by Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) in 1883 and faithfully reproduced by Uchida from recarved blocks in the 1990's The print is in pristine condition. Excellent impression, registration and color. No foxing, toning, folds or creases. The print is not trimmed or laid down. Each print measures 11" x 15.5". |