Yoshitoshi - Historical Biographies of the Loyal Retainers

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Print number 8, of warrior Onodera Junai Hidekazu [Onodera] concealed with naginata (pole sword) behind a painted screen.This is from the series “Historical Biographies of the Loyal Retainers” featuring portraits of each of the famous 47 ronin, accompanied by a biographical sketch. These prints show the samurai taking part in the night attack on Lord Kira's mansion. Yoshitoshi had just designed an oban format Forty-Seven Ronin series the previous year and was following in the footsteps of Kuniyoshi who was a master of musha-e (warrior prints). 

Size: Chuban, 9 1/2" x 6 3/4"

Date: 1869

Condition: Very good color and impression. Not backed.

Publisher: Marujin

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