Yoshitoshi's Thirty-Six Ghosts - In this incredible series, Yoshitoshi illustrated thirty-six of his favorite tales from Japanese history and legend. From charming folk stories to bloody tales of revenge, the series is the work of the artist's maturity and Yoshitoshi explores the subjects with great subtlety and psychological perception. As interesting to Yoshitoshi as the ghosts and monsters, are the human beings to whom they appear. Yoshitoshi was immensely popular in the last years of his life and the ghost series was greeted with great enthusiasm and a rush to collect among the Japanese public.

Today, prints from Yoshitoshi's Thirty-six Ghosts series are some of the most highly sought after prints on the market. A wonderful area of collecting for the Yoshitoshi enthusiast.

The Ghost of Wicked Genta Yoshihira Attacking Namba Jiro at Nunobiki Waterfall, No. 19 - Boys fought alongside men in the bitter wars between the Taira and the Minamoto clans. Minamoto no Yoshihira was a fierce young warrior who fought in Kamakura and Kyoto. He was captured in Kyoto by the Taira and his immediate execution was ordered. He was taken off by Namba no Jiro and Namba quickly cut off his head. Immediately after the execution, Yoshihira’s body sprang into the air and took the form of the thunder god. A violent thunderstorm rocked the sky and Namba was killed in an explosive flash of lightning. This incredible print illustrates Yoshihira’s ghost, his face contorted with rage, in a swirling maelstrom of clouds. A great dramatic design.

Artist - Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

Image Size - 13" x 8 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Backed with old paper. One small hole in top margin, repaired. Faint toning near edges. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.