Night Parade of 100 Demons (frog triptych)

Utagawa Yoshiiku, artist

1833–1904

Night Parade of 100 Demons (frog triptych), 1893, Meiji period (1868–1912)

Where object was made: Japan

Material/technique: color woodcut

Dimensions:
Image Dimensions Height/Width (Height x Width): each 350 x 235 mm
Image Dimensions Height/Width (Height x Width): 13 3/4 x 9 1/4 in
Mat Dimensions (Height x Width): 20 x 36 in

Credit line: Museum purchase: Deaccession funds

Accession number: 1983.0115

Not on display

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The set of prints by Yoshiiku shows the confrontation between Takiyasha and Mitsukuni. Eerie frogs representing the spirit of Nikushisen are in the background, while eight ghosts of Takiyasha's father are staring at Mitsukuni attacking an opponent. In contrast to the brightly colored figures, humorous people and demons are depicted in pale tones of ink with light color, showing the ghostly idea of "hyakki yako" ("night parade of one hundred demons").