Series; Sixty-nine Post Stations of the Kisokaido Road, 1852 - 1853
Kuniyoshi's Sixty-nine Post Stations of the
Kano: Botaro and His Nurse, 1852 - Handsome scene from the true story of Tamiya Botaro. As a young boy, Tamiya Botaro's father was murdered by a fencing master named Gentazaeomon, who sent Botaro to a temple where he intended to kill him. Botaro's nurse, Otsuji, knew of the plot but was unable to stop it. She prayed for many days for Botaro's life, eventually killing herself, asking that her life be taken to spare Botaro's. At the moment of her death, her prayer was granted and Botaro was released. Botaro killed Gentazaeomon, avenging his father. Here, Otsuji leans forward over the child, her hands clasped in prayer. The wind whips her robe and long hair, blowing white petals from the lotus blossoms growing along the water's edge. Botaro kneels quietly, dressed in a blue monk's robe with his head shaved. An intriguing image from this classic tale.
Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)
Image Size - 13 7/8" x 9 5/8"
Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Vertical centerfold. A couple small losses at edges, a few small holes, small thinning spot, repaired. Soiling, slight rubbing, a few creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
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