Kuniyoshi: Young Soga Brother Vowing to Avenge his Father’s Murder

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Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861)
Title: Hako-o Maru Vowing to Avenge his Father’s Murder. From the series “Fifty-three Parallels for the Tôkaidô Road”.
Series: “Fifty-three Parallels for the Tôkaidô Road”.
Date: ca. 1845

The young Hako-ô Maru clenches a box as he looks behind him at a tree-clad waterfall and sets his jaw with firm resolution. He is the younger of the Soga brothers, who does eventually avenge his father.

Condition: Excellent impression and color. Very good condition. With a light backing that is easily removed.
Dimensions: ôban
Publisher: Iba-ya Kyû bei
Literature: Illustrated in Springfield Museum Kuniyoshi catalog.
Signature: Ichiyûsai Kuniyoshi ga with his paulawnia seal

SKU: KUY309