Ushiwakamaru at Gojō Bridge 1882

This woodblock print, titled "Ushiwakamaru at Gojō Bridge" by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, depicts a scene from a Japanese legend. The young warrior Ushiwakamaru, later known as Minamoto no Yoshitsune, stands on a giant moon suspended in the sky, his cloak billowing dramatically. Yoshitoshi, a master of the *ukiyo-e* style, is famous for his dynamic compositions and bold lines, which are evident in this print. This work, created in 1882, captures the essence of Japanese folklore with its fantastical imagery.