Utagawa KUNIYOSHI (1798 – 1861)

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Takatsuna’s greatest exploit: Shown here ( centre ) swimming with his horse across the swollen Uji River to attack Kiso no Yoshinaka. His rival Kagesuye ( left ) and Shigetada further off to the right. Published by Yenshu-ya Hikobei 1849. A wonderful design. Robinson T217.

Superb impression. Very fine colour and condition. Signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga.

Status: Sold