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Oiso

Artist Fujikawa Tamenobu (Japanese, active 1890 - 1910)

Datec. 1890

Mediumwoodblock print

DimensionsOverall: 24.7 × 36.2 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineGift of Judith Patt

Object number2015.006.014

DescriptionThis print depicts a scene from a popular novel "Tokaido-chu Hiza Kurige" (Shanks Mare: 1802-22) by Jippensha Ikku (1765-1831). The misadventures by the funny travelers, Mr. Yaji and Mr. Kita who caused havoc at the inns and the visiting places along the Tokaido. In this scene is a rock named "Tora-ko-ishi" (Tiger Cub Rock). The legend indicated the lover of Soga Juro Sukenari, Tora gozen, became the stone after her death. A mother and daughter passed by and said, "the stone refuses to be picked up by an ugly man but will be lifted by a handsome man. Although Tora gozen became a stone, it is still a woman!". Kita, of course, felt like being challenged, and tried to lift the stone in vain.

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