Catalog record · 目録番号 46402

Ushiwaka (Yoshitsune) and Goblins (Tengu) Attack Benkei on Gojö Bridge

Artist / 作者: Utagawa Kuniyoshi歌川国芳
Date / 年代: 1840-1850
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Edo / honolulu
Digital image / 画像: 481 × 238 px
Published by / 公開者: 黒川トウマ

Catalog note / 解説

Ushiwaka was one of the names of Minamoto no Yoshitsune (1159-1189), the half brother of Minamoto no Yoritomo (1147-1199), the shögun who established the Kamakura government in 1192. Benkei was a warrior monk and notorious robber who had vowed to collect 1000 swords in Kyoto. According to legend, Ushiwaka encountered Benkei on Kyoto’s Gojö Bridge, where Benkei tried to steal his swords but was defeated. Thereafter, Benkei became Ushiwaka’s loyal vassal. "Imagination, Power Humor: The Art of Utagawa Kuniyoshi" 10/14/2010 - 12/19/2010 ****************************************

Image record / 画像情報

Honolulu · c. 1843 - 1847 · honolulu

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