Yoshifuji Utagawa, Yoshitsune Faces Yoshimori at the Shijyo Ohashi Bridge

Artist: Yoshifuji Utagawa (1828-1887)
Title: Yoshitsune Faces Yoshimori at the Shijyo Ohashi Bridge
Publisher: Shimizuya
Date: 1847-1852
Dimensions: (L) 25 x 36.9 (C) 25 x 37.3 (R) 25.1 x 37.4 cm
Original Japanese woodblock print.

Print Format | Triptych |
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Artist Name | Yoshifuji Utagawa |
Title | Yoshitsune Faces Yoshimori at the Shijyo Ohashi Bridge |
Subject | Samurai & Male |
Dimensions | (L) 25 x 36.9 (C) 25 x 37.3 (R) 25.1 x 37.4 cm |
Condition Report | Creased. Partially restored. |
Yoshifuji Utagawa
A pupil of Kuniyoshi, Yoshifuji specialized in pictures of warriors and in so-called omocha-e (pictures of toys), the later earning him the nickname Omocha Yoshifuji. He also illustrated children’s books.