Series; Sixty-nine Post Stations of the Kisokaido Road, 1852 - 1853
Kuniyoshi's Sixty-nine Post Stations of the
Toriimoto: Tadamori and the Oil Thief - Terrific design of Taira no Tadamori catching an oil thief in the act as he steals the oil from a stone lantern at a temple. The warrior, who served the Emperor Go-Shirakawa, had been charged by his master to capture a demon figure lurking around the temple, which when seen in silhouette, had a spiky head and seemed to breath fire. Watching carefully, Tadamori discovered it to be only a vagrant monk, whose tattered straw hat gave the illusion of spikes, carrying a covered flame. Tadamori scowls as he watches the monk, dressed in tattered robes, pour the oil from the lamp into a small pitcher. A fantastic illustration of this famous tale, which earned Tadamori a reward from the emperor for his bravery and common sense. The title cartouche is framed by a stone lantern, a spiky straw hat, and a stream of oil pouring from a pitcher. Wonderfully detailed with a terrific setting.
Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)
Image Size - 9 5/8" x 14"
Condition - With excellent color and detail. One or two tiny holes repaired from reverse. Faint soiling at edges. Please see photos for details. Very nice overall.
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