1824
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
玉藻前と三浦介|The Warrior Miura-no-suke Confronting the Court Lady Tamamo-no-mae as She Turns into an Evil Fox with Nine Tails is a 1824 ink by Yashima Gakutei, a Romanticism work, depicting Bow and Arrow, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a dramatic scene of two figures locked in a tense moment. One is a woman with long hair and a flowing robe, her face twisted in anger or fear. The other is a warrior in red and green armor, gripping a bow and arrow, his expression stern. The background is dark, with swirling lines and a glowing moon—almost like something supernatural is happening. The woman’s hair and tail-like shape hint she’s turning into a fox, a creature from old stories. The artist used bold colors and sharp lines to make the scene feel urgent and alive. If this scene intrigues you, look up Romanticism to see how artists used drama and emotion in their work.
Yashima Gakutei (Japanese: 八島岳亭; c. 1786 – 1868) was a Japanese artist and poet who was a pupil of both Totoya Hokkei and Hokusai. Gakutei is best known for his kyōka poetry and surimono works.
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