Satomi Jirotarō Yoshinari Inspecting a Head Carried by a Dog 1867

"Satomi Jirotarō Yoshinari Inspecting a Head Carried by a Dog," a woodblock print by the Japanese artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, created in 1867, depicts a gruesome scene. Yoshitoshi is known for his dramatic and often violent imagery, and this piece is no exception. The print depicts a samurai, Satomi Jirotarō Yoshinari, inspecting a severed human head carried by a dog, adding a sinister element to the already macabre image. This striking scene highlights a characteristic of the "One Hundred Ghost Tales" series, which Yoshitoshi created. The print's vivid colors and detailed compositions are hallmarks of the artist's style, which was greatly influenced by the ukiyo-e tradition.