Yoshitoshi: The Splendid Decadent "That Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) was an artist of rare talent can hardly be disputed. That he was, moreover, the last great master of Ukiyo-e prints is becoming more widely recognized. Yet this recognition has come in the face of a dearth of published material about Yoshitoshi--his life and character, the breadth of his artistic production, and even reproductions of his prints. The aim of the present book is to fill this gap between Yoshitoshi's growing prominence and the availability of information about him. IIlustrated with over sixty color plates and eighty black-and-white prints, and the text written by the foremost authority in the field, this book presents the hard facts about Yoshitoshi, allowing the reader to form a knowledgeable opinion about the man and his art."--front cover jacket flap |
