Tokugawa Iemitsu and Ii Naotaka in Nikko by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Tokugawa Iemitsu and Ii Naotaka in Nikko 

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print, woodblock-print

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print

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asian-art

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landscape

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ukiyo-e

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woodblock-print

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genre-painting

This woodblock print by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, a prominent artist of the late Edo period, depicts Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third Tokugawa shogun, and Ii Naotaka, a powerful feudal lord, crossing a bridge in Nikko. The dynamic composition, with its vibrant colors and dramatic use of perspective, is characteristic of Yoshitoshi's work, known for its powerful imagery and bold lines. The scene is set against a backdrop of cascading waterfalls and lush greenery, conveying the majesty of nature and the power of the figures. This piece, part of a series of prints chronicling the lives of notable historical figures, showcases Yoshitoshi's mastery of woodblock printing and his ability to capture both the grandeur of the historical past and the beauty of the natural world.

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