• Demons and Monsters – Takai Kōzan Yokai Print (c. 1870s)
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Demons and Monsters – Takai Kōzan Yokai Print (c. 1870s)

Demons and Monsters – Takai Kōzan Yokai Print (c. 1870s)

by Takai Kōzan

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Takai Kōzan was a wealthy merchant of Obuse who is remembered for two things: in the 1840s he took in the elderly Hokusai and gave him a studio, and he painted demons. This hanging scroll, drawn in ink in about the 1870s, is his imagination at full crowd: dozens of yokai reading, drinking, gaming, wrestling, riding, and arguing their way down the sheet in loose, quick brushwork, with a quiet village and mountains at the top as if nothing were wrong. Where the woodblock artists drew one famous ghost at a time, Kōzan drew the whole underworld at leisure, and the drawing has the ease of a man painting the subject he loved most.

This painting is held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Our reproduction is made from that source file, printed on thick matte paper.

Takai Kōzan

1804–1882

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, c. 1870s

Ink drawing, reproduced as a fine art print.

Product Details

  • Available in 12" x 18" and 20" x 30" for smaller spaces and print sets, or 24" x 36" for larger, more impactful displays; Other sizes may have different aspect ratios
  • Premium paper with a luxurious matte feel with a thickness of 10.3 mil (0.26 mm) and weight of 189 g/m²
  • Choose from Black, Red Oak, or White frames, featuring an Acrylite front protector, or unframed options with your own framing solution
  • Sustainably sourced Ayous wood frame, 0.75" (1.9 cm) thick
  • Lightweight and durable design with hanging hardware included with framed purchases
  • Printed on-demand to avoid overproduction
  • Printed on demand; allow 5 to 12 business days for delivery

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At Vintage Print Project, we celebrate the timeless charm of vintage design while embracing modern creativity. Our mission is to bring art, culture, and individuality to your space through a carefully curated collection of vintage-inspired prints and exclusive, one-of-a-kind treasures.

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The majority of our products are printed on demand shortly after your order is placed. This allows us to reduce overproduction and avoid waste, bringing accessibly priced, yet inspiring, vintage-inspired prints to your space.

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More about this wall art poster print:

Where the famous ghost prints give you one apparition at a time, Takai Kōzan gives you the whole population. His ink scroll of about the 1870s is crowded with yokai at their ease: reading, drinking, playing games, wrestling, arguing, each figure dashed in with a few loose strokes. At its head a village sits beneath mountains, entirely unbothered. Kōzan was an Obuse merchant, not a professional painter, though he once housed the elderly Hokusai and gave him a studio; this is the subject he painted for pleasure, and it shows.

It rewards the long look. Across a room it reads as lively pattern; up close it breaks into dozens of small incidents worth pointing out. It is a generous piece for a living room or dining space, anywhere people sit facing it with time to browse, and a gentle entry to the yokai world beside the darker ghost prints.

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About Vintage Print Project

At Vintage Print Project, we celebrate the timeless charm of vintage design while embracing modern creativity. Our mission is to bring art, culture, and individuality to your space through a carefully curated collection of vintage-inspired prints and exclusive, one-of-a-kind treasures.

Each piece in our collection tells a story. From designs inspired by iconic vintage styles to curated limited-edition prints and rare international finds, we offer art that elevates your walls and sparks conversation. By blending nostalgia with cutting-edge technology, we create a seamless balance of accessibility and exclusivity.

Quality Printing & Framing

Our posters are printed on museum-quality matte paper, providing a high-quality matte finish. With a thickness of 10.3 mil (0.26 mm) and a weight of 189 g/m², the paper offers a sturdy yet lightweight feel with sharp and vibrant results.

Our frames are made from 0.75" (1.9 cm) thick Ayous wood, sustainably sourced from renewable forests. The lightweight Acrylite front protector adds durability without adding extra weight. Each framed option arrives ready to hang, with hanging hardware included.

The majority of our products are printed on demand shortly after your order is placed. This allows us to reduce overproduction and avoid waste, bringing accessibly priced, yet inspiring, vintage-inspired prints to your space.