A Collection of Heroes in Battle
(Eiyű kumiuchi zukushi, 英勇組討盡)
1856
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These
images are final drawings (hanshita-e)
for an unpublished series. The sheets are
each about 14 by 10 inches (36 by 25 centimeters), a size known as ôban. I am grateful to Robert Pryor for these
images and information. |
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Description: Tadanori, governor of Satsuma Province (Satsuma
no kami Tadanori, 薩摩守忠度) subduing
Okabe Rokuyata Tadasumi (岡部六弥太忠澄) This drawing bears a censor’s seal for the 5th month
of 1856. |
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Description: Two unidentified warriors
wrestling |
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Description: An armored warrior sitting on his foe |
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“Robinson” refers to listing of the series in Kuniyoshi by Basil William Robinson (Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1961). CLICK
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