{"product_id":"utagawa-yoshiiku-yamaji-shogen-mitsukuni-1867-copy-1","title":"Utagawa Yoshiiku, Matazo Kimura (1867)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"445\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Utagawa Yoshiiku (歌川芳幾, 1833–1904)\u003cbr data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"483\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eKimura Matazō Masakuni\u003c\/em\u003e (木村又蔵正国), from the series \u003cem data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eTaiheiki Eiyūden\u003c\/em\u003e (太平記英勇伝)\u003cbr data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"575\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"586\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nishiki-e woodblock print\u003cbr data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"615\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"624\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1867\u003cbr data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"632\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Edo-period impression\u003cbr data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"678\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eImage size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 24 × 18 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"715\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"730\"\u003ePaper size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 24 × 18 cm (chūban format)\u003cbr data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"768\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good; age toning and minor wear consistent with period\u003cbr data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"840\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed in block by the artist\u003cbr data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"884\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"894\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dramatic original warrior print by Utagawa Yoshiiku from his celebrated late Edo series \u003cem data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eHeroes of the Taiheiki\u003c\/em\u003e. The subject, Kimura Matazō Masakuni, is shown in the heat of battle, sword raised overhead while clutching the severed head of an enemy—an image of ferocity and absolute resolve. Richly printed in strong greens, reds, and blues, the composition reflects Yoshiiku’s inheritance from his teacher Kuniyoshi, combining dense patterning, theatrical movement, and psychological force. Printed in 1867, at the very end of the Edo period, this work stands as a vivid example of late ukiyo-e warrior imagery (\u003cem data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003emusha-e\u003c\/em\u003e) at its most dynamic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sosaku Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47957101150373,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0477\/4258\/2949\/files\/No81_MatazoKimura_UtagawaYoshiiku_No.81printed1867.jpg?v=1782854524","url":"https:\/\/sosakucollection.com\/products\/utagawa-yoshiiku-yamaji-shogen-mitsukuni-1867-copy-1","provider":"Sosaku Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}