KŌGYO Tsukioka. (1867-1927)

Fujito. 4/1927.

Category

Japanese | 20th Century

Series

Noh Ga Taikan.

Publisher

Seibi Shoin.

oban yoko-e, 25.4 cm × 35.6 cm

Excellent impression and condition. Complete with original print cover.

The Genji commander, Sasaki no Saburô Moritsuna, duped a fisherman into showing him the way across a perilous river so that he could surprise his enemy in battle. He murders the fisherman to ensure complete secrecy. After victory at the battle of Fujito, Moritsuna's crime comes back to haunt him. When he goes to claim his fiefdom, the mother of the fisherman accuses him of murder and begs for her son's return. The ghost of the fisherman appears as Moritsuna offers prayers. Here we see the ghostly apparition lamenting his murder before attaining salvation.

Signed Kogyo with seal. Printed 15th April 1927.

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