Inuzuka Shino Moritaka Resisting Arrest on the Horyukaku Roof
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Art of Japan
Typical Price
- Uncommon subject or exceptional impression: $2,000–$8,000
- Good condition standard print: $500–$2,000
- Later impression or common subject: $200–$600
Description
A variant depiction of the Horyukaku rooftop battle, this print shows Inuzuka Shino Moritaka resisting arrest in the same climactic scene from Bakin's Hakkenden. Kuniyoshi returned to this subject across multiple compositions, each offering a slightly different angle or moment within the extended confrontation. The roof's architectural structure — tiles, gable ornaments, the vertiginous drop below — provided a dramatic stage for the lone hero's stand against overwhelming numbers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Inuzuka Shino Moritaka Resisting Arrest on the Horyukaku Roof was created by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (歌川国芳).
Inuzuka Shino Moritaka Resisting Arrest on the Horyukaku Roof depicts architecture.