Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Swordman - Dai Chikamatsu Zenshu



Swordman - Dai Chikamatsu Zenshu


I came across this ukiyo-e today and thought that I would share it with everyone. It is by Yamaguchi Sohei and dates to about 1923 to 1926. What I find rather striking about this print is the expression on the samurai's face - not the fierce look or even glee that one would see in an old movie with Mifune Toshiro, but something else - anguish, horror? What do you think?


(First published 2006.09.14.)

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