Utagawa YOSHIIKU ( 1833-1904 )

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No. 82, Goto Matabei Mototsugu stopping a cannon shot with his shield from a large chuban series Taiheiki eiyuden “ Biographies of the Heroes of the Taiheiki.” A fictional history written in the late 14th century. The set published by Hirooka Kosuke, 1/1867. One of the four best designs from the set.

Fine impression, colour and condition. Signed Chokaro Yoshiiku ga.

Status: Sold