Tammeijiro Genshogo, from the series Tsuzoku Suikoden Goketsu Hyakuhachinin no Hitori
ca. 1823
Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Japanese, 1798-1861
Asian Art
As described in the square box of text in the upper left corner, the bandit Tanmeijiro Genshogo was known for his striking tattoo as well as his ability to stay under water for a long period of time. Kuniyoshi depicts the bandit wrestling with an opponent under water. The water is rendered with great skill, with a layer of modulated blue ink printed over the entire composition.
- Maker/Artist
- Utagawa Kuniyoshi
- Classification
- Formatted Medium
- Color woodblock print on paper
- Locations
- Place made: Japan
- Period
- Edo Period
- Dimensions
- 14 5/16 x 10 3/16 in. (36.4 x 25.8 cm)
- Inscribed
- Publisher's seal: Kagaya Kichibei Censor: Kiwame
- Departments
- Asian Art
- Accession Number
- 86.263.12
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ran Hettena
- Rights Statement
- No known copyright restrictions
- Museum Location
- This item is not on view
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