Dog: Hata Rokurozaemon - Fantastic depiction of the samurai Hata Rokurozaemon, one of Nitta Yoshisada's retainers, balancing on a rocky cliff watching two samurai climb a fence surrounding a palace. The warrior grips the trunk of a pine tree as he leans over the rocky edge, peering down at the men, his faithful white dog below. He frowns at the men, his thick eyebrows furrowed, a white sash wrapped about his head. His muscles bulge as he quietly maintains his perch, a spear in his hand and two swords at his side. In the distance, a row of fluttering banners and standards signals the arrival of troops. Wonderful detail in the expressive figure and natural setting, with fine shading in the cliff and dark night sky. A terrific composition from this handsome Kuniyoshi series.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 9 3/4"

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Some small holes and areas of thinning in subject, repaired from reverse. Minor fraying along edges with some soiling and rubbing in lower half of panel. Please see photos for details. Good overall.