Original Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880) Japanese Woodblock Print
The Tokugawa Shoguns, 1875

Comments - Handsome group portrait of the fifteen shoguns of the Tokugawa Shogunate. At top center, the first Shogun Ieyasu sits on a platform, wearing a black robe and tall court cap. a staff of office in his hand. The fifteenth and final Tokugawa Shogun, Yoshinobu, sits on a chair at lower right, wearing a purple jacket over a red button-front shirt tucked into green pants, and black boots. Two other figures wear armor, while the rest are attired in court clothing. Nicely detailed with subtle burnished patterns in some of the black and purple robes. A handsome depiction of this noble lineage, also in the collection of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

Artist - Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)
Image Size - 14 1/4" x 28" + margins as shown
Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three attached panels. Remnants of paper hinge mounts on reverse at top edge. Horizontal centerfold. A few holes, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a few creases and marks. Please see photos for details.