This 1883 ōban print depicts Sagami Jirō, a retainer of the rebel warlord Taira no Masakado, facing the Fujiwara general, drawn from the series "Yoshitoshi's Incomparable Warriors" (Yoshitoshi mushaburui). The warriors series, produced between 1883 and 1886, represents one of Yoshitoshi's most sustained achievements in [musha-e](/glossary/musha-e)—each print a psychological study of a single warrior in a defining moment of action or contemplation. The bold compositions and rich color printing mark this series as among his finest work.
1888
Color woodblock print; oban
n.d.
Color woodblock print
c. 1828/30
Color woodblock print; surimono
c. 1828/30
Color woodblock print; surimono
c. 1827/30
Color woodblock print; oban
c. 1827/30
Color woodblock print; oban
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Sagami Jirō and Taira no Masakado, from the series Yoshitoshi's Incomparable Warriors (Yoshitoshi mushaburui) was created by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (月岡芳年) in Meiji period, datable to 1883.
Yes — Sagami Jirō and Taira no Masakado, from the series Yoshitoshi's Incomparable Warriors (Yoshitoshi mushaburui) is part of the Yoshitoshi's Courageous Warriors series by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi.
Sagami Jirō and Taira no Masakado, from the series Yoshitoshi's Incomparable Warriors (Yoshitoshi mushaburui) depicts heroes & warriors, figures, and mythology.
Sagami Jirō and Taira no Masakado, from the series Yoshitoshi's Incomparable Warriors (Yoshitoshi mushaburui) measures 37.1 × 25.1 cm (Oban format).