Kuniyoshi: Kikenji Tokyô Lifting a Rock (SOLD)

Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Title: Kikenji Tokyô Lifting a Rock
Date: ca. 1847-53

From the series Tsûzoku Suikoden gôketsu hyakuhachi-nin (The Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Popular Suikoden). Kikenji Tokyô (Chinese name Du Xing) lifts an exotic (Chinese-style) rock with one hand. He gazes with intensity at three carp, who are raising their heads above the water. Above him is an extra-large flower, also obviously exotic. He has removed his robe; perhaps he is about to enter the water.

Condition: Excellent impression, color and condition. Minor paper remnants along right edge, easily removed.                                                                                       Series: Tsûzoku Suikoden gôketsu hyakuhachi-nin (The Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Popular Suikoden)
Publisher:  Yamamoto-ya Heikichi
Sealed: Censor's seal of Murata & Mera
Signature: Ichiyûsai Kuniyoshi ga
Literature: Robinson #S47.11.

SKU: KUC223