Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) The demon's prayer (Oni no nenbutsu), Edo period, 19th century

The Sokolov Collection

Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)

The demon's prayer (Oni no nenbutsu)

Edo period, 19th century 

woodblock print, an oni with an umbrella disguised as a priest begging for money, from the series Ethical Illustrations for Children (Shingaku osana etoki), signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga, published by Wakasaya Yoichi (Jakurindo), circa 1842

Tanzaku:

37.3 x 13 cm.