The artwork titled “Takatoki Tengu” by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi is a genre painting belonging to the Ukiyo-e art movement.
In this captivating artwork, the dynamic composition features a central figure, identified as Hojo Takatoki, engaged in an intense struggle with supernatural beings known as Tengu. Takatoki is depicted in a dramatic posture, seemingly caught off guard, as the Tengu, with their fearsome and exaggerated expressions, surround him on all sides. The intricate detailing and vivid coloration characteristic of Yoshitoshi’s style are prominently showcased. The vibrancy of the traditional Japanese attire contrasted against the dark background enhances the dramatic intensity of the scene. The artwork masterfully encapsulates a moment of myth and human interaction, invoking a sense of historical and folkloric narrative central to the Ukiyo-e movement.
