{"product_id":"the-tattooed-warrior-under-the-moon-月岡芳年-tsukioka-yoshitoshi-1839-1892","title":"The Tattooed Warrior Under the Moon | Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tattooed Warrior Under the Moon | Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892) | Reproduction Woodblock Print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tattooed warrior. Nine dragons. A quiet moonlit night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese woodblock print is a reproduction of a striking design by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892), from his celebrated series One Hundred Aspects of the Moon (Tsuki Hyakushi).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure depicted is Shi Jin, known in Japan as Kumonryū Shishin — the “Nine-Dragon” warrior from the Chinese classic Water Margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis name comes from the nine dragons tattooed across his body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Yoshitoshi does not show him in the chaos of battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, the warrior sits quietly beneath a willow tree on a summer night. His robe falls open, revealing the elaborate dragon tattoos across his chest and arms, while the moon appears through the branches above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrength and silence exist in the same image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast is what makes this design so compelling: a legendary warrior covered in dragons, captured not in violence, but in a rare moment of stillness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dragon tattoos, deep blue background, patterned robe, dark foliage, and pale moon create a composition that feels surprisingly contemporary more than a century after the original design was created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt brings together Japanese warrior imagery, tattoo culture, literature, and the beauty of the moon in a single image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor admirers of Japanese tattoo culture, dragons, warrior imagery, traditional Japanese art, or the darker atmosphere of old Japan, this is a particularly distinctive work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts restrained palette and bold composition also allow it to sit naturally within modern, minimalist, and Japandi interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot simply an image from the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA piece of Japanese visual culture that still feels powerful today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsukioka Yoshitoshi was one of the most important artists of the final generation of ukiyo-e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pupil of the celebrated Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Yoshitoshi became known for his dramatic warrior scenes, supernatural subjects, historical narratives, beautiful women, and psychologically charged compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis late masterpiece, One Hundred Aspects of the Moon, brought together stories from Japanese and Chinese history, literature, legend, and folklore through one recurring image: the moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe series remains one of the defining achievements of Yoshitoshi’s career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeries: One Hundred Aspects of the Moon (Tsuki Hyakushi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Moonlight at Shijia Village — Nine-Dragon Shijin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubject: Shi Jin \/ Kumonryū Shishin (Nine-Dragon Shijin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Reproduction Woodblock Print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: This is a later reproduction based on Yoshitoshi’s original design. It is not being offered as an original 19th-century impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a later reproduction woodblock print based on Yoshitoshi’s original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is a vintage item, minor signs of age, toning, wear, or other imperfections may be present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition as shown in the photographs. Please examine all photographs carefully before purchasing, as the images form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual colors may vary slightly depending on your monitor or screen settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach artwork will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational Orders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImport duties, taxes, and customs clearance fees are not included in the product price or shipping cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf applicable, these charges are determined by your country's customs authority and are the responsibility of the customer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tattooed Warrior Under the Moon | Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892) | Reproduction Woodblock Print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tattooed warrior. Nine dragons. A quiet moonlit night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a reproduction Japanese woodblock print based on a striking design from Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's (1839–1892) celebrated series, \"One Hundred Aspects of the Moon.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure depicted is Shi Jin, a hero from the Chinese classic novel \"Water Margin.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, he is known as \"Kumonryū Shishin\" (Nine-Dragon Shi Jin).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis name comes from the nine dragons tattooed across his body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, Yoshitoshi did not portray him in the midst of fierce battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, Shi Jin is shown sitting quietly under a willow tree on a summer night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis robe falls open, revealing the dragon tattoos that cover his chest and arms, while the moon appears through the branches above his head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrength and tranquility coexist in a single image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis contrast—a legendary warrior adorned with fierce dragons, depicted not in a moment of violence but in stillness—is what makes this work so captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dragon tattoos, the deep blue background, the patterned robe, the dark foliage, and the softly glowing moon create a composition that feels surprisingly contemporary, even more than a century after the original was created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt condenses multiple cultural elements—warriors, tattoos, dragons, literature, and the moon—into one image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly distinctive piece for those who are drawn to Japanese tattoo culture, dragons, warrior imagery, traditional Japanese art, or the slightly mysterious and darker atmosphere of \"old Japan.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts restrained color palette and bold composition also allow it to blend naturally with modern, minimalist, and Japandi interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than just an old painting,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eit is a piece of Japanese visual culture that still holds power today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsukioka Yoshitoshi was one of the most important artists of the final generation of ukiyo-e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pupil of the celebrated Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Yoshitoshi created a unique world through dramatic compositions and strong narratives, specializing in warrior prints, historical paintings, eerie and supernatural subjects, and beautiful women, all imbued with psychological depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis late masterpiece, \"One Hundred Aspects of the Moon,\" connected stories from Japanese and Chinese history, literature, legends, and folklore through a single motif: the moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt remains one of the defining series of Yoshitoshi's career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtwork Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeries: One Hundred Aspects of the Moon (Tsuki Hyakushi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Moonlight at Shijia Village — Nine-Dragon Shijin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigure: Shi Jin \/ Kumonryū Shishin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Reproduction Woodblock Print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry of Origin: Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: This work is a later reproduction based on Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's original design. It is not being sold as an original first or contemporary impression from the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a later reproduction woodblock print based on Yoshitoshi’s original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is a vintage item, minor signs of age, toning, wear, or other alterations may be present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is as shown in the photographs. 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