Kintaro Attacking a Bear Cub, circa 1837 - 1838

by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

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Kintaro Attacking a Bear Cub, circa 1837 - 1838 by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Original Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Japanese Woodblock Print
Kintaro Attacking a Bear Cub, circa 1837 - 1838

Comments - Fantastic Kuniyoshi triptych depicting the young boy Kintaro attacking a black bear cub with an enormous ax, sending the animal tumbling over a cliff toward the rushing river below. His mother, the wild woman Yamauba, stands at left, a monkey sitting at her feet. The warrior Genji Tsuna watches Kintaro from the opposite bank at right, waving his fan, his bow in his other hand. Geese fly through the sky and a couple of monkeys point to the scene from a cliff in the center. A spectacular natural setting with the rocky cliffs and the flowing river echoed by a line of softly shaded clouds. A great image from the life of the legendary Kintaro.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 26 5/8"

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Three panels, attached at the seams and lightly toned throughout. A few small holes and losses repaired from reverse. Some wrinkling and minor creases in subject. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.

Kintaro Attacking a Bear Cub, circa 1837 - 1838 by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)
Kintaro Attacking a Bear Cub, circa 1837 - 1838 by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

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