Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) Complete Set of 50 Original Woodblock Prints 'Seich? Gishi Den' (Series of Ukiyo-e prints Based on Chushingura)Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)Utagawa Kuniyoshi was a ukiyo-e artist active during the late Edo period. His unique style earned him nicknames like “the eccentric painter.” Demonstrating exceptional artistic talent from childhood, Kuniyoshi became a disciple of Utagawa Toyokuni at age 15. He excelled at warrior paintings, earning the title “Kuniyoshi the Warrior Painter.” While creating muscular warrior illustrations, he also produced numerous comical and endearing caricatures featuring anthropomorphized cats—his personal favorite—alongside fish, raccoon dogs, and other creatures. His works, rich in rebellious spirit and satire, garnered overwhelming support from the public of his time. This attracted numerous disciples, forming the largest faction of ukiyo-e artists.BackedThis complete set of fifty original woodblock prints from Utagawa Kuniyoshi’s Seich? Gishi Den presents the master at his most dynamic, each sheet capturing a loyal retainer of the Ch?shingura tale with the bold lines, powerful musculature, and richly patterned garments that define Kuniyoshi’s warrior style. The colors remain vivid, the impressions strong, and the individual portraits display the dramatic energy and inventive compositions that made Kuniyoshi the leading “warrior painter” of the late Edo period. His characteristic touches—expressive faces, intricate armor details, and lively movement—appear throughout the set, offering a rare opportunity to appreciate the full narrative as originally conceived. Complete sets of this series seldom appear on the market, and examples of this quality are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain, making this a particularly valuable chance for collectors who have been seeking an intact ensemble of Kuniyoshi’s celebrated work.Dimensions of the outside cover: 5.1" x 14.9" x 1.5" / 13cm x 38cm x 4cmDimensions of the print: 9.9" x 14.4" / 25.2cm x 36.8cmMaterial: Mulberry PaperTechnique: Woodblock PrintWeight: 520g in total

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