"Ghost with Sword" is a dramatic nihonga / [shin-hanga](/glossary/shin-hanga) print by Uemura Shoen that brings to life the warrior traditions of Japanese history and legend. Created during the Meiji to Showa periods, this work demonstrates the artist's mastery of dynamic composition and narrative intensity.
Uemura Shoen 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 Uemura Shoen's contribution to the nihonga / shin-hanga tradition during the Meiji to Showa periods. 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.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Ghost with Sword was created by Uemura Shoen (上村松園).
Ghost with Sword depicts bijin-ga, mythology, and warriors.
