Original Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880) Japanese Woodblock Print
General with a Demon Helmet, 1847 - 1852

Musha-e - Literally translated as "warrior pictures," musha-e became popular during the Edo era, depicting both samurai from myth and legend and historic figures. Subjects range from single portraits of famous generals to lively battle scenes filled with action, by artists such as Kuniyoshi, Sadahide, and Yoshikazu. Nicely detailed, these great images are a nice choice for a collector interested in the warrior tradition.

Artist - Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)
Image Size - 14 1/2" x 9 5/8" + margins as shown
Condition - This print with good color and detail as shown. Creasing, slight toning and soiling, a few small spots and marks. Please see photos for details.