"Nakamura Kichiemon II as Benkei in Kanjincho" is a dramatic contemporary mokuhanga print by Tsuruya Kokei that brings to life the warrior traditions of Japanese history and legend. Created during the contemporary, this work demonstrates the artist's mastery of dynamic composition and narrative intensity.
Tsuruya Kokei was renowned for bringing visceral energy to martial subjects, and this print showcases that talent through bold linework, dramatic postures, and the interplay of action and restraint that characterizes the finest warrior prints.
This print represents Tsuruya Kokei's contribution to the contemporary mokuhanga tradition during the contemporary. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.
歌舞伎
Woodblock print
1955
Woodblock print
1928
Color lithograph
1930
Color lithograph
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Nakamura Kichiemon II as Benkei in Kanjincho was created by Tsuruya Kokei (弦屋光溪).
Nakamura Kichiemon II as Benkei in Kanjincho depicts kabuki, warriors, and portraits.
