Colorful Japanese woodblock print depicting a scene with three samurai warriors. The warrior on the left wears a predominantly red and blue outfit with a large black cape. The warrior in the center wears a predominantly blue outfit with a red chest plate and a blue cape. The warrior on the right wears a predominantly blue outfit with a red top. The warriors appear to be fighting or in a battle stance. The background features green hills, trees, and mountains under a dark cloudy sky. The print also features several red vertical banners with Japanese text. The title of the print is not visible, but it is a work by Utagawa Yoshikazu.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 436 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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