Comments - Fantastic triptych of the young Ushiwaka Maru learning to fence with tengu under the direction of Sojobo, the king of the tengu, at Mt. Kurama. Winged spirits with bird-like beaks and claws, tengu are known for their fencing ability, and they trained Ushiwaka Maru, who becomes the master swordsman and samurai Yoshitsune. Gripping a wooden stick with both hands, the young boy leaps agilely in the air to dodge the blows of the creatures. The elderly Sojobo watches from the right, wearing a monk's mantle over his red-orange robe. His delicately embossed white beard and hair flow over his chest and shoulders, and he wears a tiny black cap. A fantastic forest setting with the full moon glowing behind pine branches in silhouette and a waterfall rushing down the rocky cliff at left.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 13 1/2" x 27 1/8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three attached panels, backed with paper. Vertical centerfold in center panel. Slight separation at ends of fold, a few small wormholes, repaired. Slight soiling, a few creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.