Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797–1861) Seich? gishi den: Yama Kihei Nobunao Woodblock print
Date: late Edo period, c. 1847–48 ; A bold portrait of Yama Kihei Nobunao, one of the Forty-seven R?nin, from Kuniyoshi’s renowned series Seich? gishi den. The warrior, clad in a black-and-gold patterned surcoat over armor, wields a massive wooden mallet used for breaking through doors during the night attack on Kira’s mansion. The figure leans forward with vigorous energy, his garments flowing with movement. The upper register bears a biographical inscription, with the series title cartouche at upper right. Signed Ichiy?sai Kuniyoshi ga. Dimensions?approx. 10 inches x 14.5 inches.
Condition
toned with light edge wear; overall good impression, with printing details visible in reverse.
Date: late Edo period, c. 1847–48 ; A bold portrait of Yama Kihei Nobunao, one of the Forty-seven R?nin, from Kuniyoshi’s renowned series Seich? gishi den. The warrior, clad in a black-and-gold patterned surcoat over armor, wields a massive wooden mallet used for breaking through doors during the night attack on Kira’s mansion. The figure leans forward with vigorous energy, his garments flowing with movement. The upper register bears a biographical inscription, with the series title cartouche at upper right. Signed Ichiy?sai Kuniyoshi ga. Dimensions?approx. 10 inches x 14.5 inches.
Condition
toned with light edge wear; overall good impression, with printing details visible in reverse.
