{"product_id":"1917-utagawa-kuniyoshi-seichu-gishi-den-47-ronin-woodblock-prints-lot-of-4","title":"1917 Utagawa Kuniyoshi Seichu Gishi Den 47 Ronin Woodblock Prints Lot of 4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is a matching group of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour antique Japanese color woodblock prints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reproducing designs by celebrated ukiyo-e artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUtagawa Kuniyoshi (1797–1861)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe prints are from Kuniyoshi’s famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeichū Gishi Den\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a series depicting the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForty-Seven Rōnin \/ Loyal Retainers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the best-known samurai stories in Japanese history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKuniyoshi originally designed the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeichū Gishi Den\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series during the Edo period in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1847–1848\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These particular examples are from the later \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1917 Taishō-era woodblock reissue published in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than original lifetime impressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist\/design: Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSeries: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeichū Gishi Den\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject: 47 Rōnin \/ Loyal Retainers \/ Samurai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1917\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Taishō era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Fuzoku Ezu Tosho Kankokai, Nishikie Division\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistributor: Yoshikawa Kobunkan, Tokyo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium: Japanese color woodblock print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApproximate size: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 x 7 inches each\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 prints\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of origin: Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe group features four individual samurai figures in traditional armor and garments, several carrying swords and other equipment. The prints display excellent period-style detail, including intricate textile patterns, weapons, expressive faces, and the characteristic black-and-white retainer clothing associated with the 47 Rōnin story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach print bears the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIchiyūsai Kuniyoshi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e signature\/design attribution within the image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition overall. The sheets show expected age toning, light discoloration, minor spotting\/foxing, and light handling or edge wear consistent with prints more than 100 years old. Colors remain attractive and the printed linework is crisp. Reverse sides show expected image show-through from the woodblock printing process. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Global Galleries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47274490593452,"sku":null,"price":159.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/5698\/9100\/files\/9D8D8ABA-1DAC-45F2-B45F-ECE641D34D2C.jpg?v=1790244403","url":"https:\/\/www.globalgalleries.net\/products\/1917-utagawa-kuniyoshi-seichu-gishi-den-47-ronin-woodblock-prints-lot-of-4","provider":"Global Galleries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}