Arashi Rikan II as Miyamoto Musashi 1832 Gigad? Ashiyuki ????? Japanese In a scene set in snowy hills, the noted Osaka actor Arashi Rikan II (1788–1837) plays a role inspired by the famous medieval warrior and swordsman Miyamoto Musashi (ca. 1584–1645). The hokku (17-syllable poem) by the actor reads:Yuku michi o saguri-ashi nari oborozukiAlong the path I pursue,my feet find the waybeneath the misty Arashi Rikan II as Miyamoto Musashi. Gigad? Ashiyuki ????? (Japanese, active ca. 1813–34). Japan. 1832. Woodblock print (nishiki-e); vertical ?ban. Edo period (1615–1868). Prints

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