Yoshitsune and His Nineteen Chief Retainers, 1845

by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

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Yoshitsune and His Nineteen Chief Retainers, 1845 by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Original Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Japanese Woodblock Print
Yoshitsune and His Nineteen Chief Retainers, 1845

Comments - Handsome portrait of some of Yoshitsune's nineteen trusted retainers. The young general sits on a folding stool in the center wearing armor and a horned battle helmet topped with a dragon, a tasseled command baton in his hand. An elderly monk sits at lower right, wearing a voluminous robe over his armor and a monk's cowl around his head. His white beard and mustache flow down over his chest. The warrior to the right of him grips a naginata with both hands, staring sternly ahead. His battle helmet features two large golden leaves, and a quiver of arrows is visible at his back. The loyal warrior monk Benkei sits at left with a book open before him, an impressive array of weapons at his back. The text across the top names the retainers. A great design with expressive faces and wonderful detail in the armor and weapons.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 14 3/8" x 29 1/4" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Slight thinning at top edge. Creasing, slight soiling, a few spots. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Yoshitsune and His Nineteen Chief Retainers, 1845 by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)
Yoshitsune and His Nineteen Chief Retainers, 1845 by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

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