Samurai Ukiyo E Shorts
Description: Ukiyo-e of Morimoto Gidayu (森本義太夫), by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, master of ukiyo-e style of Japanese woodblock prints, restored by Takeda Art. Depicting Morimoto wearing full armor, gazing at the enemy arrow which has pierced his left arm. Behind is the kamon of Morimoto family, with calligraphy kanji of Morimoto Gidayu, signature and seal of Kuniyoshi.
Description: Ukiyo-e of Oda Nobunaga (織田信長) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, master of ukiyo-e style of Japanese woodblock prints, restored by Takeda Art. Depicting Nobunaga tearing down a tent curtain decorated with the crest of his treacerous vassal Akechi Mitsuhide. Behind is the kamon of Oda clan, with calligraphy kanji of Oda Nobunaga, signature and seal of Kuniyoshi.
Description: Ukiyo-e of Saito Dosan (斎藤道三) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, master of ukiyo-e style of Japanese woodblock prints, restored by Takeda Art. Depicting Dosan spying on Oda Nobunga in distance, to dertermine whether Nobunaga will make an acceptable son-in-law. Behind is the kamon of Saito clan, with calligraphy kanji of Saito Dosan, signature and seal of Kuniyoshi.
Description: Ukiyo-e of Shibata Katsuie (柴田勝家) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, master of ukiyo-e style of Japanese woodblock prints, restored by Takeda Art. Depicting Katsuie destroying his own troops water vessel to inspire the army before battle. Behind is the kamon of 柴田 勝家 clan, with calligraphy kanji of Shibata Katsuie, signature and seal of Kuniyoshi.
Description: Ukiyo-e of Kobayakawa Takakage (小早川隆景), by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, master of ukiyo-e style of Japanese woodblock prints, restored by Takeda Art. Depicting Takakage wearing his official cloak over his samurai's armor. Behind is the kamon of Kobayakawa family, signature and seal of Kuniyoshi.
Description: Ukiyo-e of Takenaka Shigeharu (竹中重治), also known as Hanbei (半兵衛), by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, master of ukiyo-e style of Japanese woodblock prints, restored by Takeda Art. Depicting Shigeharu standing and holding katana in hand. Behind is the kamon of Takenaka Shigeharu, signature and seal of Kuniyoshi.
Description: Ukiyo-e of Mori Ranmaru (森蘭丸) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, master of ukiyo-e style of Japanese woodblock prints, restored by Takeda Art. Depicting Ranmaru engaging here with his opponent Akechi Mitsuhide inside a castle, by strucking him with the metal fan he holds in his right hand. Behind is the kamon of Mori clan, with calligraphy kanji of Mori Ranmaru, signature and seal of Kuniyoshi.
Description: This haunting woodblock print depicts Takagi Umanosuke, a samurai, encountering a ghostly woman on a deserted road. This piece is an excellent example of Japanese ghost story art from the Edo period, characterized by its spooky and mysterious themes. Perfect for those who love traditional Japanese art and supernatural tales.
Description: Ukiyo-e of Oda Nobutaka (織田信孝) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, master of ukiyo-e style of Japanese woodblock prints, restored by Takeda Art. Depicting Nobutaka sitting on a campstool covered with a fur rug, wearing armor, with his personal banner behind him. Behind is the kamon of Oda clan, with calligraphy kanji of Oda Nobutaka, signature and seal of Kuniyoshi.
Description: Ukiyo-e of Toyotomi Hideyoshi (豊臣秀吉) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, master of ukiyo-e style of Japanese woodblock prints, restored by Takeda Art. Depicting Hideyoshi holding a melon in his left hand. Behind is the kamon of Toyotomi clan, with calligraphy kanji of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, signature and seal of Kuniyoshi.
Description: Samurai Gohst on Demon Skull Ukiyo-e design for T-shirts and more. This is the artwork by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, he is known and called as last Ukiyo-e artist. His new ukiyo-e style was completely different from Hokusai, or Hiroshige, old style ukiyo-e and it was almost like looking at an action comic. The character in this art is Taira no Tomomori who committed suicide in the ocean after he lost battle. This is the scene he came back from the ocean as a ghost with a demon skull. He almost looks like a villain from the action comic. It is hard to believe this was a Japanese artwork more than 100 years ago.
Description: Ukiyo-e of Akechi Mitsuhide (明智光秀) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, master of ukiyo-e style of Japanese woodblock prints, restored by Takeda Art. Depicting Mitsuhide in elegant accoutrements, with a book writen about the consequences of a ruler's disregard of his subjects, and his katana behind him. Behind is the kamon of Akechi clan, with calligraphy kanji of Akechi Mitsuhide, signature and seal of Kuniyoshi.
