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– Graphic depiction of a man and wife killing a peddler in the mountains. The man holds a bloodied blade, the victim’s head is split open with blood flowing, while the wife restrains him. Two cherubs hover at the top holding a banner.

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Description

Medium: Woodblock print (nishikie) on Japanese washi paper.

Sheet size: 23.8 x 35.4 cm (9.37 x 13.94 inch). Image size: 23.8 x 35.4 cm. (9.37 x 13.94 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Creasing and some light surface damage. Rear printed on seperate sheet and attached to front. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

JAPANESE PRINT, YOSHIIKU, TOKYO NICHINICHI SHINBUN, MURDER SCENE, NISHIKIE, MEIJI PERIOD | PCO-E4-03

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Newspaper insert from Tokyo Nichinichi Shinbun, issue no. 919. Published by Gusokuya Kahei, a Tokyo-based publisher active in the Meiji era, producing nishikie prints and collaborating with newspapers such as the Tokyo Nichinichi Shinbun.

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Reference: https://umdb.um.u-tokyo.ac.jp/DKankoub/Publish_db/1999news/04/404/40401.html.

Biography engraver: Ikkeisai Yoshiiku (1833?1904), born Ogata Yoshiiku, was a leading Meiji-era woodblock artist and illustrator. Known for satirical and sensational prints, he collaborated with newspapers to produce nishikie shinbun (illustrated news prints) depicting shocking events to boost sales.