Pictorial History of Heroes (Eiyū gashi), 1836, Eisen; Publisher: Suharaya Sasuke, Japanese, 1790 - 1848, 3/8 x 6 5/16 x 8 7/8 in. (1 x 16 x cm), Woodblock printed book; ink on paper, Japan, 19th century, Keisai Eisen's powerful and dynamic style is most apparent in his prints featuring scenes of martial valor. This book illustrates seventeen great warriors from Japan's medieval era. Fantastic legends about them were adapted to the Kabuki stage during the Edo period. This scene depicts the 14th century warrior O_mori Hikoshichi fighting with demons.

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