Ogata Gekkō [尾形月耕] (Japanese, 1859 – 1920).
An uchiwa-e (fan-print) of advertisement of tobacco of Kagoshima Prefecture, c. 1890 (Meiji Period). Barefoot Tengu* is sitting on a torii (entrance to a Shinto shrine), smoking a cigarette through a mouthpiece.
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* Tengu [天狗] (heavenly dog) is a type of legendary creature found in Japanese folk religion and are also considered a type of Shinto god (kami) or yōkai (supernatural beings).
Additional Information
| Collection | Fan print (Uchiwa-e) [団扇絵] , Japanese prints and drawings |
|---|---|
| Country | Japan |
| Period | 19 AD , Late 19th century |
| Type / Purpose | Fan , Woodblock print |
| Subject | Advertisement , Kagoshima Prefecture , Tengu [天狗] , Tobacco |
| Media/Technique | Colour , Ink , Paper , Woodblock print |
| Size | 235 x 250 mm , Fan , Uchiwa-e |
| Acquisition year | 2020 |
