Usugumo: Minamoto Yorimitsu, 1855 - An incredible Kuniyoshi scene from the story of Minamoto no Yorimitsu (called Raiko) and the ground spider. Raiko fell ill with a fever and dreamed of an earth spider preparing to cast a web over him. He struck at it with his sword and immediately recovered from his fever. Here, the warrior sits up on his bed, grabbing his sword as the enormous spider drapes a gray web over him. The hideous creatures stares ahead with glowing yellow eyes, its face and head bristling with hair as it stretches the delicate web across Raiko and his heavy quilts. A fantastic illustration of this legendary event and a terrific supernatural subject.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 14" x 9 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Backed with paper. Loss at upper left corner, and along bottom margin, a few holes in subject, repaired, blends well. Slight toning and soiling, slight rubbing near edges. Please see photos for details.