The Old Warrior Tomobayashi Rokuro Mitsuhira, 1888

by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

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The Old Warrior Tomobayashi Rokuro Mitsuhira, 1888 by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

Original Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) Japanese Woodblock Print
The Old Warrior Tomobayashi Rokuro Mitsuhira, 1888

Series; Personalities of Recent Times

The Old Warrior Tomobayashi Rokuro Mitsuhira, 1888 - Handsome portrait of the elderly warrior Tomobayashi Rokuro Mitsuhira in the countryside. He grips a spear as he looks over his shoulder, a white sash tied around his forehead. He wears a suit of armor over a blue kimono tucked into patterned pants, his swords at his side and his feet bare. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has this image in its collection. A nicely detailed design with an attractive landscape setting and soft shading, and burnishing on the armor.

Artist - Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

Image Size - 12 7/8" x 8 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Tiny tear at edge, repaired. Slight toning, soiling, and creasing, light stain at edge. Please see photos for details.

The Old Warrior Tomobayashi Rokuro Mitsuhira, 1888 by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
The Old Warrior Tomobayashi Rokuro Mitsuhira, 1888 by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

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