The Actor Sawada Shöjirö as the Swordsman Hayashi Buhei
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- Honolulu Museum of Art
- Image courtesy of
- Honolulu Museum of Art
Description
"The Actor Sawada Shöjirö as the Swordsman Hayashi Buhei" is a dramatic [shin-hanga](/glossary/shin-hanga) print by Natori Shunsen that brings to life the warrior traditions of Japanese history and legend. Created during the Taisho and Showa periods, this work demonstrates the artist's mastery of dynamic composition and narrative intensity.
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