Comments - Fantastic depiction of a samurai and a woman warrior battling a gang of brigands in the forest at night. At right, the beauty grips her sword above her head with both hands, grimacing with rage as she faces an enemy's sword. Her attacker jumps forward awkwardly to avoid a shot fired from dropped rifle at right. The gunman tumbles onto his back, cowering behind his hands, as the shell strikes the chest of a man at left, knocking him into the air. In the center, the young samurai grabs the woman's attacker by the arm, raising his own weapon high. Behind him, an archer has just released an arrow from his position beneath a pine tree. A waterfall rushes over the mountainside at left. An incredible image filled with action and nicely detailed.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 14" x 29 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. A few small holes and thinning spots, repaired. Slight toning and creasing, stain, slight rubbing near edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.