This is a sheet of the probably most famous series of the presentation of the "47
Rônin from
Akô".
It shows the
rônin Oribe Yahe Kanamaru as old warrior with a
yari and his helmet in his hand.
(Sheet 21 of the series)
Series: "
Seichu gishi den"
Artist: I
chiyusai Kuniyoshi (1798 - 1861)
Signature:
Ichyusai kuniyoshi ga.
Format: approx. 23,5 x 33,5 cm.
Year of publication. Between August 1847 and January 1848
Condition: Sheet has been cut but restored in places. Reinforced all over at the back side. Isolated mold stains in the right lower area of the sheet.
Colours: Good.
This image may slightly vary in colour to the original - due to the photo/scan.