Samegai: Kanai Tanigoro, 1852 - Terrific image of the warrior Kanai Tanigoro thrusting a monstrous lizard over the edge of a cliff with his bamboo spear. He jabs at the creature as it snarls at him with open jaws lined with jagged teeth, one clawed foot on the spear. A beauty cowers in the snow behind the samurai, hiding behind her green kimono sleeve. Snow falls heavily over the wintry sky, which is beautifully shaded from black to gray. A dramatic scene with a handsome composition, the arc of the pine tree leading the eye back down the edge of the cliff and around the subject. A great design from this wonderful series.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 14" x 9 3/4"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Slight toning and soiling, slight rubbing near edges, a few small spots. Please see photos for details. Good overall.