Taira no Harutake, Tanbe no Jiju
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Description
Taira no Harutake, the court official surnamed "Tanbe no Jiju," appears here in one of Kuniyoshi's prints exploring mid-Heian court and warrior culture. Such figures from early Japanese history — courtiers who also functioned as provincial military commanders — occupied an interesting transitional space between civilian elegance and martial function. Kuniyoshi's rendering likely balances court regalia with martial accessories, reflecting his fascination with the period when the samurai class was emerging from the aristocracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Taira no Harutake, Tanbe no Jiju was created by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (歌川国芳).
Taira no Harutake, Tanbe no Jiju depicts figures, warriors, and portraits.