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Poster Print : The Wicked Thoughts of the Priest Raigo of Miidera Transform Him into a Rat, 1891. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
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The Wicked Thoughts of the Priest Raigo of Miidera Transform Him into a Rat, 1891. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Wicked Thoughts of the Priest Raigo of Miidera Transform Him into a Rat, 1891. From New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts
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1880s Buddhist Buddhists Calligraphy Destroying Folk Story Folk Tale Ghost Story Meiji Era Meiji Period Metamorphism Metamorphosis Mii Temple Miidera New Forms Of The Thirty Six Ghosts Otsu Shiga Prefecture Kinki Japan Asia Pest Priest Retribution Starvation Starving Story Taiso Transformation Tsukioka Yoshitoshi Vengeance Wicked Wickedness Yoshitoshi Tsukioka Colour Woodblock Print Nibbling Starved
18x24 inch Poster Print
Experience the captivating art of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring his iconic work, "The Wicked Thoughts of the Priest Raigo of Miidera Transform Him into a Rat" (1891). Part of the series "New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts," this print showcases the renowned Japanese artist's mastery of the woodblock printing technique. Witness the haunting transformation of the priest as he is consumed by his wicked thoughts, brought to life through Yoshitoshi's intricate and evocative imagery. Elevate your space with this exquisite piece of art history.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Wicked Thoughts of the Priest Raigo of Miidera Transform Him into a Rat" is a captivating woodblock print created by the renowned Japanese artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi in 1891. This masterpiece is part of the series "New Forms of the Thirty-Six Ghosts," which showcases the artist's unique interpretation of traditional Japanese ghost stories. In this print, we see a solitary figure, the priest Raigo of Miidera, depicted in a state of metamorphosis. Once a revered and respected religious leader, Raigo's wicked thoughts and actions led him to a fate of transformation. According to the folk tale, the priest, driven by starvation and the desire for wealth, resorted to destroying the temple's rice stores. The enraged deities of the temple took retribution, turning Raigo into a rat. The image captures the moment of transformation, with Raigo's human form disintegrating as he morphs into a rat. His face is contorted in a mixture of fear and despair, while his human hands are shown nibbling on rice grains, a stark reminder of his previous actions. The print is rich in detail, with intricate calligraphy and vivid colors that bring the story to life. The setting is the famous Mii Temple in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Kinki, Japan, during the Meiji Era (1868-1912). The temple, located near Lake Biwa, is a significant Buddhist site and has been a source of inspiration for many artists and writers throughout Japanese history. The print is a testament to the power of folklore and the consequences of wicked thoughts and actions. This woodblock print is a valuable piece of heritage art, showcasing the intricacies of the ukiyo-e tradition. It is now part of the collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), where it continues to inspire and captivate visitors from around the world.
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