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A PRIVATE ENGLISH COLLECTION OF PRINTS BY UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI

Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)
Saito Oniwakamaru

Woodblock print, signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga, published by Tsutaya Kichizo, circa 1825-30
Vertical oban (36.7 x 25cm.)
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The young Benkei (Oniwakamaru) fighting the giant carp. After slaying the fish he discovers the remains of his mother who had been eaten after falling into the stream.

For another impression see Robert Schaap, Heroes and Ghosts, (Amsterdam, 1998), p. 39.

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