Katsuta Shinemon Taketaka holding lantern aloft, discovers a dog at his heels

by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

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Katsuta Shinemon Taketaka holding lantern aloft, discovers a dog at his heels by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Original Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Japanese Woodblock Print
Katsuta Shinemon Taketaka holding lantern aloft, discovers a dog at his heels

Series; The Faithful Samurai
Seichu gishi den
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The Tale of the Forty-Seven Ronin - The fantastic tale and adventure of the Forty-Seven Ronin immediately captured the imagination of the Japanese public. Not two weeks after the culmination of the event, stories and plays were already being written about the bravery and loyalty of the Forty-Seven Ronin. Almost a hundred years later, prints artists of the 19th century seized on the enduring fascination with the Tale of the Forty-Seven Ronin and produced lavish print sets of the story and the forty-seven brave men from the tale. Kuniyoshi's series "The Faithful Samurai" is an absolute masterwork and considered the ultimate 47 Ronin series among collectors and scholars alike. Few other print makers ever matched Kuniyoshi's detail and artistry.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 14" x 9 3/4"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Backed with paper. Stitching holes at one side, losses and holes, repaired with backing. Toning, soiling, rubbing, a few creases. Please see photos for details.

Katsuta Shinemon Taketaka holding lantern aloft, discovers a dog at his heels by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)
Katsuta Shinemon Taketaka holding lantern aloft, discovers a dog at his heels by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

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