Beauty of Ibarakiya Pulling at a Man's Umbrella - a Parody of the Legend of Watanabe no Tsuna and the Ibaraki Demon c. 1759

"Beauty of Ibarakiya Pulling at a Man's Umbrella - a Parody of the Legend of Watanabe no Tsuna and the Ibaraki Demon" is a *ukiyo-e* woodblock print by Torii Kiyohiro. This work is a humorous take on a famous Japanese legend, portraying a beautiful woman (the Ibaraki Demon) grabbing a man's umbrella rather than his arm as in the original tale. The print captures the energy and visual style of the Edo period, blending realism and fantasy. The *ukiyo-e* genre, which thrived in the 18th century, depicted everyday life and popular themes, including Kabuki actors and beautiful women. Kiyohiro's use of bold lines and vibrant colors in the print makes it a vivid example of this popular art form.