101 Great Samurai Prints

101 Great Samurai PrintsOne of the last great names in the Japanese ukiyo e style, Utagawa Kuniyoshi was an undisputed master of the warrior woodblock print. Born in Tokyo in 1797, his talent became evident by the tender age of 12, when he became an apprentice to a famous print master. Starting out with vivid illustrations of cultural iconsincluding Kabuki actors and Japanese heroeshe moved on to a unique treatment of warrior prints, incorporating elements of dreams, omens,

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these engravings combine an unusual clarity of style with unquestioned authenticity

1896 and 1898 editions

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