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Kino Stabbing Her Husband with a Fruit Knife, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
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Kino Stabbing Her Husband with a Fruit Knife, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kino Stabbing Her Husband with a Fruit Knife, 1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 471
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1870s Calligraphy Chasing Check Checked Chequered Courtyard Cutlery Domestic Domestic Violence Household Husband Knife Knives Meiji Era Meiji Period Pain Postal News Pursuing Pursuit Stabbing Taiso Tsukioka Yoshitoshi Violence Violent Yoshitoshi Tsukioka Colour Woodblock Print
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Kino Stabbing Her Husband with a Fruit Knife," a captivating woodblock print by the renowned Japanese artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi from the Meiji Era (1868-1912), showcases a dramatic scene of domestic unrest. This print is part of the series "The Postal News," numbered 471, and dates back to the 1870s. The image depicts a full-length portrait of a distraught woman in traditional Japanese attire, wearing a striking checkered kimono and a patterned obi. Her face is contorted in anguish as she stabs her husband, who lies crumpled on the ground, with a fruit knife. A third figure, possibly a messenger or a bystander, looks on in shock and disbelief. The scene takes place in a courtyard, with the sun setting in the background, casting long shadows over the figures. The intricate details of the clothing, the delicate lines of the calligraphy, and the bold colors of the print are characteristic of the ukiyo-e style, a traditional Japanese art form that flourished during the Edo period (1603-1868). The print reflects the societal norms and values of the time, where domestic violence was a prevalent issue, and the pursuit of vengeance or justice was often portrayed in the media, including newspapers. The image is a poignant reminder of the complexities of human relationships and the pain that can lurk beneath the surface of seemingly ordinary lives. Today, this precious piece of heritage art is housed in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), where it continues to captivate and inspire visitors from around the world. The print is a testament to the enduring power of art to document history, reflect culture, and provoke thought and emotion.
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