Comments - Fantastic scene of the young Ushiwakamaru fighting the legendary robber Kumasaka Chohan and his gang of thieves at an inn. In the center, the youthful warrior leaps agilely in the air, gripping his sword with one hand as he tosses a fan at Chohan with the other. The robber grimaces at him angrily, leaning forward with a naginata behind his back. At left, a kneeling samurai holds up a lantern, watching Ushiwakamaru with a sober frown. Trunks and boxes of goods are scattered across the floor, and a white drapery patterned with large black crests frames the scene overhead. A great depiction of this legendary incident from the life of the great swordsman Yoshitsune, who was known as Ushiwakamaru as a boy.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 29 5/8"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels. Slight separation at ends of vertical fold at side of each panel, small tear and slight thinning at edges, repaired. Slight toning, soiling, and creasing. Please see photos for details.