Three Stories of Vengeance, 1858

by Yoshikazu (active circa 1850 - 1870)

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Three Stories of Vengeance, 1858 by Yoshikazu (active circa 1850 - 1870)

Original Yoshikazu (active circa 1850 - 1870) Japanese Woodblock Print
Three Stories of Vengeance, 1858

Comments - Intriguing triptych depicting three stories of vengeance combined into one image. At upper left, the Soga Brothers attack Suketsune, the nobleman who killed their father, during Yoritomo's hunting trip to the foot of Mt. Fuji. At upper right, at young man fights off enemies at the base of a waterfall. The spirit of a beauty praying for his success appears out of the rushing water. At bottom center, two young women fight a rogue, one wielding a spear while the other grips a naginata. An intriguing design, skillfully composed and nicely detailed.

Artist - Yoshikazu (active circa 1850 - 1870)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 28 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three attached panels. Slight paper remnants on reverse at top edge from previous mounting. Small losses and thinning at edges, repaired. Slight toning, soiling, and creasing. Please see photos for details.

Three Stories of Vengeance, 1858 by Yoshikazu (active circa 1850 - 1870)
Three Stories of Vengeance, 1858 by Yoshikazu (active circa 1850 - 1870)

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