Stories of True Loyalty of the Faithful Samurai - Between 1847 - 1848, Kuniyoshi produced his most famous series about the 47 ronin, "Stories of True Loyalty of the Faithful Samurai." The series comprises 51 portraits of each of the 47 ronin along with images of Lord Hangan, Lord Moronao, and Hayano Kampei, who died before the night attack, along with a loyal servant. Expressive figures are shown during the night attack, fighting bravely or taking a brief moment to recover, in action-filled poses and quieter moments Few other print makers ever matched Kuniyoshi's detail and artistry in the genre of warrior prints, and his iconic designs from this series remain some of the best images of the famous 47 ronin.
This Complete Book - Published in 1917 by Yoshikawa Kobunkan, this complete book features 50 woodblock reprints from Kuniyoshi's "Stories of the Tue Loyalty of the Faithful Samurai." All the samurai are included, with only the loyal servant omitted. Each features a portrait of one of the ronin during the night attack, finely detailed and colored, along with the accompanying text page recording the actions of the individual shown. The book features a traditional stab binding with paper covers. Dated Taisho 6 (1917). This fine old reprint book is a fantastic opportunity to collect a set of Kuniyoshi's timeless portraits of these great heroes.
Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)
Size - Image: 7 5/8" x 5 1/8" + margins as shown; overall 9 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 1/2"
Condition - Prints with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight toning. Some prints have a few spots. Please see photos for details. Generally in good to nice condition overall.
Examples from the Book
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