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Jigoku Dayu is a woodblock print by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi from the series One Hundred Aspects of the Moon, published between 1885 and 1892. It depicts the legendary courtesan Jigoku Dayu, whose name means Hell Courtesan, in a richly patterned kimono incorporating skeleton imagery. The figure is associated with stories about the Zen monk Ikkyu and reflects Yoshitoshi's interest in historical, religious, and literary subjects.
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Who is Jigoku Dayu in Yoshitoshi's print?
Jigoku Dayu is a legendary courtesan associated with the Zen monk Ikkyu. Tsukioka Yoshitoshi depicts her in a print from One Hundred Aspects of the Moon.
When was the Jigoku Dayu print made?
The print belongs to One Hundred Aspects of the Moon, a series produced from 1885 to 1892. Yoshitoshi used historical, literary, and legendary subjects throughout the series.
What is One Hundred Aspects of the Moon?
One Hundred Aspects of the Moon is a woodblock-print series by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi. Its subjects range from historical figures and legends to supernatural scenes connected by moon imagery.
Why is Jigoku Dayu linked with the name Hell Courtesan?
Jigoku Dayu is traditionally known as the Hell Courtesan, a legendary figure whose story is connected with Buddhist and Zen themes. Her association with Ikkyu gives the subject a religious and literary dimension beyond a portrait of a courtesan.
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