Original Kuniyoshi Japanese Woodblock Print Samurai Fuchibe Iga no Kami Ukiyo-e Edo on washi paper.

Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi (歌川国芳), a highly celebrated master of the ukiyo-e style. Series: Eiyū Musha Zoroi (英勇武者揃), which roughly translates to a "Collection of Heroic Warriors."

Subject: Fuchibe Iga-no-kami. The specific kabuki actor portraying this fierce samurai role is Onoe Matsusuke II (二代目 尾上松助), a prominent stage performer during the 19th century known for his powerful depictions of warriors and dramatic characters. Date: Circa 1850 (Late Edo Period).

Retains strong, deep blue pigment and distinct woodblock linework. Please inspect all high-resolution photos carefully to assess condition prior to bidding. 14.5 x 11”. Acquired from an estate sale in New York.