Utagawa KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)

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The warrior Eda Genzo Hirotsuna avoiding a hail of arrows during the defence of Minamoto Yoshitsuna’s palace at Horikawa, Kyoto in 1185. He was killed during the night attack. Horikawa seiran, “Clearing Weather at Horikawa” from the set Yobuhakkei, “Military Brilliance for the Eight Views.” Each of the eight prints has an association, either pictorially, thematically or by place with the famous Eight Views originating from China. Published by Enshuya Hikobei (Enhiko) 1852. Unidentified collector’s seal au verso.

Very fine impression, colour and condition. There are later states lacking the subtleties of the first printings. Signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga.

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