Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861)
Nitta Shirô Tadatsune about to slay the giant boar with his sword. He is being watched by Minamoto no Yoshitomo and his hunting party.
Title: Yoritomo-kô mikari no zu (Lord Yoritomo on the hunt)
Signature: Ichiyûsai Kuniyoshi ga
Engraver: Renkichi
Publisher: Sakurai ?(Seal not listed by Marks)
Censor: Mura
Date: c.. 1842/43
Size: Oban-Triptych, 36 x 73,5 cm
Excellent impression and colours. Little trimming; unbacked, separate sheets. Minor creasing and small paper blemishes. Overall very good condition. A great design by the artist, remarkable the giant ferocious boar’s fierce expression.
Robinson, The Warrior-Prints, T 99; ff. also British Museum No. 2008,3037.19202; MFA Boston, Bigelow Coll. No. 11.38241a-c; Honolulu Museum of Art, Michener Coll. No. 24689
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