Kuniyoshi: Young Sadamitsu and Wolf (Sold)

Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Title: Usui Sadamitsu Subduing a Wolf
Date: Ca. 1840

Usui Sadamitsu holds a large wooden beam with one arm while subduing a wolf with one leg. He is the picture of youthful strength and determination, with rippling muscles and flowing hair. Sadamitsu was one of the four legendary retainers of Minamoto no Raiko (Shiten-no). The wolf has a chastised expression indeed.

Condition: Very good impression, color and condition. Wormage repair lower right corner.
Dimensions: ôban
Publisher: Enshuya Hikobei
Literature: Listed in “Kuniyoshi: The Warrior Prints” , number S1e.10.
Signature: Ichiyûsai Kuniyoshi ga

SKU: KUY501