Kurokumo Ōji and the Giant Spider – Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kurokumo Ōji and the Giant Spider – Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
A giant purple spider looms over the seated figure of Kurokumo Ōji in this dramatic 1867 woodblock print by Japanese artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi. With its wide eyes, exposed teeth, and spreading legs, the supernatural creature turns the scene into a vivid encounter between folklore, fantasy, and horror.
The work belongs to Yoshitoshi’s series Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden. Richly patterned robes, intense colors, bold outlines, and the exaggerated scale of the spider create a theatrical composition that still feels strikingly modern.
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi was a leading ukiyo-e artist of the late Edo and early Meiji periods. Known for his warriors, legends, ghosts, and supernatural scenes, he brought unusual psychological intensity and expressive detail to traditional Japanese woodblock printing.
Artwork Details
- Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
- Title: Kurokumo Ōji Attacked by a Giant Spider
- Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden
- Date: April 1867
- Period: Edo period
- Place of Origin: Japan
- Medium: Color woodblock print
Print & Frame Details
- Fine Art Printing: Printed using advanced 12-color fine art printing technology for rich, accurate colors and detailed tonal depth.
- Paper: Smooth, high-quality matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
- Paper Weight: 200 gsm / 80 lb.
- Frame Material: Durable pine wood.
- Frame Profile: Approximately 20 mm thick and 10–14 mm wide.
- Protection: Lightweight, shatterproof plexiglass protects the artwork.
- Available Sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different rooms and wall arrangements.
- Responsibly Sourced: Printed on FSC-certified paper and framed with responsibly sourced wood.
- Made to Order: Each piece is produced especially for your order, helping to reduce unnecessary stock and waste.
- Worldwide Shipping: Produced through our international network of trusted print studios and shipped worldwide.