Urashima Tarō Returning on the Turtle by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Urashima Tarō Returning on the Turtle 1882

tsukiokayoshitoshi

imaginative character sketch

toned paper

asian-art

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

sketchbook drawing

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

cartoon carciture

sketchbook art

watercolor

This woodblock print, created in 1882 by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, depicts Urashima Tarō, a fisherman from Japanese folklore, riding on the back of a giant turtle as he returns from a journey to a magical underwater kingdom. The dynamic composition and detailed brushstrokes characteristic of Yoshitoshi's style bring this classic tale to life. This print is a testament to Yoshitoshi’s ability to capture the drama and beauty of traditional Japanese stories.