Catalog record · 目録番号 59239

Mirrors of Famous Generals of Japan - Benkei and Yoshitsune

Artist / 作者: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi月岡芳年
Date / 年代: 1888
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Meiji / artelino
Digital image / 画像: 929 × 1400 px
Published by / 公開者: 朱雀ハル

Catalog note / 解説

From the series "Dainippon Meisho Kagami" ("Mirrors of the Famous Generals of Great Japan"). Ushiwakamaru (later known as Yoshitsune) and Benkei are fighting on Gojo Bridge in Kyoto. The mighty priest-warrior, Musashibo Benkei, is trying hard to strike agile Yoshitsune in vain. At last, he surrendered and became one of the loyal followers of Yoshitsune. They are the most beloved heroes in Japanese legends and numerous kabuki plays and ukiyo-e have depicted them.

Image record / 画像情報

Artelino · 1888. · artelino

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