Catalog record · 目録番号 42083

Great Drunkard Boy

Artist / 作者: Utagawa Kuniyoshi歌川国芳
Date / 年代: 1851
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Edo / kruml
Digital image / 画像: 2041 × 1002 px
Published by / 公開者: 青木ソラ

Catalog note / 解説

Raiko and his retainers attacking the enormous reclining hulk Shuten-doji ( “Great Drunkard Boy” ) who is in a drunken stupor. Raiko eventually cuts off the monster’s head and returns in triumph to Kyoto. One of Kuniyosh’s best designs. Published c.1851-2 by Amatsu. Robinson T261. Rare. Very good impression and colour. Minor marks and creasing but generally good condition. Signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga. Status: Sold

Image record / 画像情報

KRUML · 1851 · kruml

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