May: Shoki the Demon Queller Riding on a Tiger, Subjugating Goblins, from the series "Of the Twelve Months: the Fifth (Junikagetsu no uchi: gogatsu)" by Kawanabe Kyōsai 河鍋暁斎

May: Shoki the Demon Queller Riding on a Tiger, Subjugating Goblins, from the series "Of the Twelve Months: the Fifth (Junikagetsu no uchi: gogatsu)" 1887

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This woodblock print, part of a series depicting each month, showcases the power and dynamism of Kawanabe Kyōsai’s artistic style. It features the legendary demon-queller, Shoki, riding a tiger and battling goblins in the sky. The vibrant colors and detailed brushstrokes highlight the intensity of the battle, capturing the energy and supernatural elements of Japanese folklore. This striking print, created in 1887, exemplifies Kyōsai’s mastery of the ukiyo-e tradition, while showcasing his bold imagination.

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