Yoshitsune and Benkei on the Gojō Bridge
- Date:
- March 1886
- Medium:
- Woodblock print (nishiki-e), ink and color on paper
- Format:
- Oban
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 × 24.5 cm
- Source:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
Description
"Yoshitsune and Benkei on the Gojō Bridge" (March 1886) presents Yoshitoshi's mature treatment of the legendary encounter between the boy-hero Ushiwakamaru and the warrior-monk Benkei—a subject he returned to throughout his career. In this 1886 version, the moonlit Gojō Bridge frames the two figures at the moment of engagement, Benkei's enormous frame and naginata contrasting with the young Yoshitsune's light, dancing footwork. The print's refined technique and atmospheric moonlight place it in the same register as his contemporary work on the "One Hundred Aspects of the Moon" series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yoshitsune and Benkei on the Gojō Bridge was created by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (月岡芳年) in March 1886.
Yoshitsune and Benkei on the Gojō Bridge depicts landscapes, bridges, and warriors.
Yoshitsune and Benkei on the Gojō Bridge measures 22.9 × 24.5 cm (Oban format).