Monkeys

- 36.0 x 28.0 cm
지클레 / 아트 프린트
빠른 제작과 다양한 마감 옵션을 선택할 수 있는 박물관 수준의 지클레이 및 캔버스 프린트. ( 수작업 채색 복제본 주문하기
디지털 이미지 판매 채널로 전환)
작품의 원본 비율을 그대로 유지하는 프리셋 사이즈 중에서 선택해 보세요.
액자나 벽면 크기에 맞춰 필요한 가로와 세로 길이를 입력해 주세요. 프린트는 원본 이미지보다 크게 제작할 수 없으며 오직 자르는 것만 가능하므로, 비율이 다른 사이즈를 선택할 경우 이미지의 일부가 잘려 나갈 수 있습니다. 인쇄 작업에 들어가기 전, 최종 확인을 위해 디지털 목업을 보내드립니다. 이 페이지에 표시된 이미지는 실제 잘리는 영역을 나타내지 않으며, 오직 목업을 통해서만 정확한 확인이 가능합니다.
Monkeys
지클레 / 아트 프린트
복제본 규격
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총 결제 금액
₩ 86311
관련 작품들
작가 소개
A Life of Ink and Rebellion
Kawanabe Kyōsai entered the world in 1831 in Koga, born into a samurai family. His early years were marked by a sudden, visceral encounter with mortality when, at age nine, he discovered a human head separated from a corpse in the Kanda river. This early shock preceded a formal education under the masters of the Kanō school and Utagawa Kuniyoshi. While he mastered the precise brushwork required by tradition, his spirit gravitated toward the more liberated styles of the popular schools. He moved to Edo, where his father joined the official firefighters of the Shogunate, and there, Kyōsai began to develop a persona that would define his career.
His path was never one of quiet conformity. During the political shifts from the Edo period to the Meiji era, he became a figure of both fascination and friction. He was arrested three times by the authorities of the Shogunate, often for the satirical nature of his work which mocked government officials and criticized prevailing policies. These brushes with the law did not dampen his output; instead, they reinforced his reputation as an independent thinker. His art reflected the chaos of a nation transforming from a feudal state into a modern power.
The Demon of the Brush
Kyōsai’s technical skill was matched by a wild, undisciplined energy. He earned the nickname Shuchu gaki, or "the Painting Demon," a title he embraced through his use of various seals in his work. His subject matter was vast and often strange, ranging from the religious to the grotesque. He populated his canvases with demons, skeletons, frogs, and animals, often imbuing them with human-like humor or political significance. One notable long painting on a handscroll, The battle of the farts, captured the political ferment of his era through sheer caricature.
His creative process was as legendary as his subjects. It was said that he could paint after an entire night of drinking, entering a state where the brush moved with instinctive speed. This spontaneous style, sometimes referred to as kyōga or "crazy pictures," allowed for a fluid draughtsmanship that felt alive. While he possessed the technical foundations of the Kanō school, his work leaned into chaos and comedy rather than quiet reverence. He was a skilled woodblock print artist, producing works like Kyōsai hyakuzu and various namazu-e prints that resonated with the public.
A Legacy in Lines
Beyond his individual paintings, Kyōsai contributed to the evolution of visual storytelling. In 1874, he helped create what is considered the first manga magazine, Eshinbun Nipponchi, alongside Kanagaki Robun. Though the publication lasted only three issues, it represented an early attempt at a new form of graphic media. His influence reached far beyond Japan, as his works found their way into collections such as the British Museum and the Guimet Museum in Paris. Even Western visitors, including architects like Josiah Conder, documented his extraordinary abilities.
The artist passed away in 1889 due to gastric cancer. He left behind an immense body of work, estimated at over 10,000 pieces, spanning prints, sketches, and albums. His life was a mirror of the era he inhabited—turbulent, transitioning, and deeply complex. Through his ink, the transition from the Middle Ages to a modern industrialized society found its most expressive voice.
Kawanabe Kyōsai
1831 - 1889
작가 정보 요약
- Artistic Movement Or Style: Ukiyo-e, Caricature, Manga pioneer
- Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Manga history']
- Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Utagawa Kuniyoshi
- Kanō school
- Date Of Birth: 1831
- Date Of Death: 1889
- Full Name: Kawanabe Kyōsai
- Nationality: Japanese
- Notable Artworks: ['The Battle of the Farts']
- Place Of Birth: Koga, Japan

유리 옵션은 110cm 미만 크기에서만 선택 가능합니다.