Original Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi Warrior Print c1840's Jubako red artist seal at lower

red artist seal at lower right (as issued)

Suzuki Kason (鈴木華邨) "Autumn Shower" — 1904

subtle gestures

and warm taupe-grey

Thickness = ~1 1/8"

Original Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi Warrior Print c1840's Jubako red artist seal at lowerUtagawa Kuniyoshi(, 17971861) Kamata Matabei Battling Wolvesfrom a Musha e (Warrior Print) Series Depicting Heroic Deeds( related warrior virtue tradition) A powerful and dramatic nishiki e (, polychrome woodblock print) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, depicting the legendary strongman Kamata Matabei () in a violent confrontation with a pack of wolves. Captured at the height of action, Matabei raises his massive sword in a sweeping diagonal arc as the animals