Series; One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets, circa 1840 - 1842
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Dainagon Kinto, Poet No. 55 - Terrific portrait of the legendary warrior Minamoto no Yorimitsu, known as Raiko, performing a dance. He waves one arm gracefully, holding a fan in the other as he slowly steps forward. He wears an intricately patterned red and blue kimono tucked into voluminous yellow hakama pants. A black lacquer stool patterned with the paulownia mon or crest of the Minamoto family stands behind him. An interesting image of this famous samurai.
Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)
Image Size - 14 3/4" x 9 5/8"
Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Slight toning, creasing, and soiling, a few spots. Please see photos for details.
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