"Two Samurai" is a dramatic sosaku-hanga print by Yoshitoshi Mori that brings to life the warrior traditions of Japanese history and legend. Created during the Showa, this work demonstrates the artist's mastery of dynamic composition and narrative intensity.
Yoshitoshi Mori 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 Yoshitoshi Mori's contribution to the sosaku-hanga tradition during the Showa. 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.
Woodblock print
c. 1828/30
Color woodblock print; surimono
Woodblock print
Woodblock print
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Two Samurai was created by Yoshitoshi Mori (森義利).
Two Samurai depicts warriors.
