I No Hayata Kills the Nue at the Imperial Palace 1890

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi’s 1890 woodblock print, *I No Hayata Kills the Nue at the Imperial Palace*, depicts a dramatic scene of a mythical creature’s demise. I No Hayata, a legendary warrior, is shown grappling with the Nue, a chimera-like beast with the head of a monkey, the body of a raccoon dog, the legs of a tiger, and the tail of a snake. This *ukiyo-e* print showcases Yoshitoshi’s mastery of dynamic composition, with the figures engaged in a fierce battle against a backdrop of swirling clouds and shadowy foliage. Yoshitoshi’s powerful imagery and dynamic composition make *I No Hayata Kills the Nue at the Imperial Palace* a striking example of his artistic talent.