Japanese woodblock print of a grinning demon holding a head – Antique Print
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
Japanese woodblock print of a grinning demon holding a head comes to life in this historic print, reproduced from the original with every detail intact. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. A conversation-starting piece for home, office, or as a meaningful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Since 2001, Snapshots of the Past has shipped historic prints to tens of thousands of customers around the world.
Japanese woodblock print of a grinning demon holding a head
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A grinning demon clutching a severed head is the striking centerpiece of this Japanese woodblock print, a subject that draws on the long tradition of ghost and monster imagery in ukiyo-e. Prints of this kind were produced in large runs for a mass audience, and tales of oni, the horned demons of Japanese folklore, were popular with readers and theatergoers alike. The bold outlines and flat areas of color typical of the medium give the figure its unsettling energy, and the image rewards a close look at the carving and the inking. Because the record offers few further details, its precise date and maker remain open questions for researchers.
| Original scan | 3,802 × 4,702 px · prints to 13 × 16 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 3g08747_ |
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