Before the Fight
by Jed Henry
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 × 17 cm
- Image courtesy of
- Mokuhankan
by Jed Henry
Occupying the warrior ([musha-e](/glossary/musha-e)) tradition of the series, this print depicts a moment of pre-combat tension — a compositional type with deep roots in Edo-period prints, where the moment before engagement carries as much dramatic weight as action itself. Henry likely renders the figure in a formal, stationary pose, armor or costume details treated with the precision of textile documentation found in Kuniyoshi's warrior series. The restrained palette and controlled [bokashi](/glossary/bokashi) in the background field are consistent with the hand-printing process used by collaborator Dave Bull, who pulls each sheet individually on traditional Japanese [washi](/glossary/washi).
Woodblock print
c. 1828/30
Color woodblock print; surimono
Woodblock print
Woodblock print
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Before the Fight was created by Jed Henry.
Before the Fight depicts warriors and pop art.
Before the Fight measures 13.5 × 17 cm.
