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| KUNITOSHI, Utagawa (1847 - 1899) | ||
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| Chinzai Hachirô Tametomo Idzu no Ôshima nite / Tametomo (Chinzai Hachirô ) sinking the foremost ship of Mochimitsu's fleet near Oshima Island. |
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| He was famous for his shooting with the bow, and he only needed one arrow to sink the ship. His mistress Sasaraye and his henchman Oniyasha (on the cliff, together with the rough inhabitants of the island are looking on in admiration.. Signed: Ichiyôsai Kunitoshi after a print by Kuniyoshi Publisher: Date: Meiji 16, 11th month (1883, November) Fine impression and colours (the waves covered with mica powder). Good condition, minimally trimmed. This is an almost perfect copy of Kuniyoshi's print from 1842 (Robinson T113) sold |
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