Laughing Demoness

by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

Current Status

Laughing Demoness by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

Hokusai (1760 - 1849) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Laughing Demoness

Series; One Hundred Ghost Stories

Laughing Demoness - Gruesome, ghoulish portrait of a laughing hannya, a woman whose jealousy has transformed her into a horned demon. In this masterwork, Hokusai has combined the image of the hannya with the legend of yamauba, a wild mountain fiend that feasted on infants. The leering, grimacing creature laughingly points to the severed baby's head in its other hand with a pointed fingernail, blood spattered around its fierce fangs. Sharply curving horns protrude from the rough shaggy hair on her head, and the face is hideously wrinkled. An incredible, dramatic image in which Hokusai brings this awful demon to life, detailed with fine bokashi shading and strong wood grain impression. A fine Meiji era reprint of this impressive Hokusai design, rarely seen in reprint.

Artist - Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

Image Size - 9 1/2" x 7 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.

Laughing Demoness by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)
Laughing Demoness by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

Auction Rules and guidelines

This Auction Falls Under Our Standard Auction Rules and Guidelines

If you are a new bidder, please read the Rules and Guidelines page before bidding.