Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)
Orio Mosuke Yasaharu (the historical Horio Yoshiharu) wrestling a boar, from the series Taiheiki Eiyuden (Heroes of the Great Peace), 1848-50
Woodblock print
Vertical oban:
36.5 x 25.7 cm. (14 ⅜ x 10 ⅛ in.)
36.5 x 25.7 cm. (14 ⅜ x 10 ⅛ in.)
Signed: 'Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga' and with artist's seal 'Yoshikiri'
Publisher: Yamamoto Heikichi
Censor's seals: 'Mera' (Mera Ta-ichiro) and 'Murata' (Murata Heiemon)
Publisher: Yamamoto Heikichi
Censor's seals: 'Mera' (Mera Ta-ichiro) and 'Murata' (Murata Heiemon)
£ 450.00
Another impression of the same print is in The British Museum, museum number 2008,3037.05621, go to: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/A_2008-3037-05621
Another impression of the same print is in The British Museum, museum number 2008,3037.05621, go to: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/A_2008-3037-05621