Utagawa Kuniyoshi (歌川 国芳 _ April 14, 1861)
was one of the last great masters of the Japanese ukiyo-e style of woodblock prints and painting.
He was a member of the Utagawa school.
The range of Kuniyoshi's subjects included many genres: landscapes, beautiful women, Kabuki actors, cats, and mythical animals. He is known for depictions of the battles of legendary samurai heroes.
His artwork incorporated aspects of Western representation in landscape painting and caricature.
He was a member of the Utagawa school.
The range of Kuniyoshi's subjects included many genres: landscapes, beautiful women, Kabuki actors, cats, and mythical animals. He is known for depictions of the battles of legendary samurai heroes.
His artwork incorporated aspects of Western representation in landscape painting and caricature.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utagawa_Kuniyoshi
In the Ruined Palace at Sōma, Masakado's Daughter Takiyasha Uses Sorcery to Gather Allies, 1844
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The Earth Spider Generates Monsters at the Mansion of Lord Minamoto Yorimitsu
Raiko's retainers, Watanabe no Tonna, Sadanobu, and Kunitoki, playing go, with attempted interruptions by the Earth-Spider's demons. Edo Period
Raiko with giant spider, Watanabe no Tsuna playing go with Kintoki, Sadamitsu with Yoshimasa, 1829
Sojobo, King of the Tengu, and Yoshitsune leaping in the air, 1847-52
Shizu no ama otome Daishokan, 1847-48
