Japanese Firefighter Facing the Flames | "Moon Through the Smoke" | Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892)

Japanese Firefighter Facing the Flames | "Moon Through the Smoke" | Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892)

¥57,800 JPY
Sale price  ¥57,800 JPY Regular price 

Japanese Firefighter Facing the Flames | "Moon Through the Smoke" | Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892)

¥57,800 JPY
Sale price  ¥57,800 JPY Regular price 

Japanese Firefighter Facing the Flames | “Moon Through the Smoke” | Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892) | Reproduction Woodblock Print

Description

A Japanese firefighter stands before a wall of flames.

This dramatic reproduction woodblock print is based on “Moon Through the Smoke” (Enchū no Tsuki / 烟中月), from Tsukioka Yoshitoshi’s celebrated series One Hundred Aspects of the Moon (Tsuki Hyakushi / 月百姿).

The scene depicts a traditional Japanese firefighter confronting a massive fire.

During the Edo period, fires were one of the greatest dangers of urban life, and firefighters became admired symbols of courage, toughness, and loyalty.

Here, Yoshitoshi turns that world into an unforgettable image.

The firefighter stands with his back toward us, dressed in a bold black-and-white fire coat, while enormous orange and red flames consume the space before him.

Above the smoke and fire, the moon remains quietly visible.

Fire and moon.
Chaos and stillness.
Human courage against an overwhelming force.

The contrast gives the composition an almost cinematic power.

For collectors interested in samurai-era Japan, Japanese firefighters, traditional tattoo culture, Japanese history, or bold graphic art, this is an especially striking image.

The geometric black clothing against the flowing flames also gives the work a surprisingly modern visual character, making it powerful not only as historical Japanese art but also as a statement piece for contemporary interiors.

A dramatic vision of courage from old Japan.


Artist

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892)

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi was one of the most important artists of the final generation of ukiyo-e.

A pupil of the celebrated Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Yoshitoshi became famous for dramatic historical scenes, warriors, supernatural subjects, beautiful women, and psychologically powerful compositions.

His late masterpiece, One Hundred Aspects of the Moon, combines Japanese and Chinese history, literature, legend, and everyday life through the recurring presence of the moon.

Today, the series is regarded as one of the defining achievements of Yoshitoshi’s career.


Artwork Details

Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892)

Series: One Hundred Aspects of the Moon / 月百姿 (Tsuki Hyakushi)

Title: Moon Through the Smoke / 烟中月 (Enchū no Tsuki)

Subject: Traditional Japanese Firefighter / Hikeshi

Type: Reproduction Woodblock Print

Origin: Japan

Please note: This is a later reproduction based on Yoshitoshi’s original design. It is not being offered as an original 19th-century impression.


Condition

This work is a later reproduction woodblock print based on Yoshitoshi’s original design.

As this is a vintage item, minor signs of age, toning, wear, or other imperfections may be present.

Condition as shown in the photographs. Please examine all photographs carefully before purchasing, as the images form an important part of the condition description.

Actual colors may vary slightly depending on your monitor or screen settings.


Shipping

Worldwide shipping is available.

Each artwork will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking.


International Orders

Import duties, taxes, and customs clearance fees are not included in the product price or shipping cost.

If applicable, these charges are determined by your country's customs authority and are the responsibility of the customer.

 

炎に立ち向かう日本の火消し ―「烟中月」| 月岡芳年 Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892) | 複製木版画

作品解説

燃え上がる巨大な炎を前に、一人の日本の火消しが立つ。

月岡芳年(1839–1892)の代表的連作『月百姿』に収められた「烟中月(えんちゅうのつき)」をもとにした複製木版画です。

描かれているのは、大火に立ち向かう日本の伝統的な火消し。

江戸時代、火災は都市に暮らす人々にとって最大級の脅威の一つでした。

その最前線に立つ火消したちは、勇気、男気、仲間への忠義を象徴する存在として人々から支持されました。

芳年は、その世界を圧倒的な構図で描いています。

こちらに背を向けた火消し。

黒と白の大胆な装束。

そして、その人物を飲み込むかのように画面いっぱいに燃え上がる赤と橙の炎。

その煙と炎の上には、静かに月が浮かんでいます。

炎と月。
混沌と静寂。
圧倒的な力に立ち向かう、人間の勇気。

その対比が、この作品に映画のワンシーンのような迫力を与えています。

侍の時代の日本、江戸の火消し、日本の刺青文化、日本史、そして大胆なグラフィックアートに惹かれる方にも印象的な一枚です。

幾何学的な黒い装束と、流れるような炎のコントラストは驚くほど現代的。

歴史的な日本美術としてだけではなく、現代のインテリアに飾るアートとしても強い存在感があります。

昔の日本が描いた、「勇気」の一枚です。


作者

月岡芳年 / Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892)

月岡芳年は、浮世絵最後期を代表する重要な絵師の一人です。

歌川国芳に学び、武者絵、歴史画、怪奇・妖怪、美人画など幅広い題材を手掛け、劇的な構図と強い物語性、心理描写によって独自の世界を築きました。

晩年の代表作『月百姿』では、日本や中国の歴史、文学、伝説、そして人々の暮らしを「月」という共通のモチーフで描いています。

現在でも、芳年を代表する連作の一つとして高く評価されています。


作品情報

作者:月岡芳年 / Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892)

シリーズ:『月百姿』 / One Hundred Aspects of the Moon (Tsuki Hyakushi)

作品名:『烟中月』 / Moon Through the Smoke (Enchū no Tsuki)

題材:日本の火消し

種類:複製木版画

制作国:日本

ご注意:本作品は、月岡芳年の原画をもとに後世に制作された複製版です。19世紀に制作されたオリジナルの当時摺として販売するものではありません。


状態

本作品は、月岡芳年の原画をもとにした後世の複製木版画です。

ヴィンテージ品のため、経年による軽微なヤケ、スレ、その他の変化が見られる場合があります。

状態は掲載写真の通りです。写真も商品の状態説明の重要な一部となりますので、ご購入前にすべての写真を十分にご確認ください。

モニターや画面の設定によって、実物と色味が多少異なって見える場合があります。


配送

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