Finished Drawing of a Warrior (1878)
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi1878 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1892)
Specifications
- Year
- 1878
- Nationality / school
- Japanese
- Lifespan
- 1839–1892
About the artwork
"Finished Drawing of a Warrior" (1878) is a work by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi. Illustration in brief: Printing methods such as woodcut, engraving, lithography, and photomechanical reproduction each shaped how illustrators worked. The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries are often described as a golden age of book and magazine illustration. About the period around 1878: In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form. The later nineteenth century is the era of Impressionism, whose first group exhibition was held in Paris in 1874, followed by Post-Impressionism, Symbolism, and the Arts and Crafts movement. It is listed in the Illustration collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"Finished Drawing of a Warrior" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Illustrative graphics are valued for their decorative line work and narrative quality, which makes them a strong fit for gallery walls, kids rooms, studies, and more intimate interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Japanese, 1839–1892
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