The Warrior Asahina Yoshihide Lifting a Puppet of a Courtesan on a Go Board 1734 - 1766

"The Warrior Asahina Yoshihide Lifting a Puppet of a Courtesan on a Go Board" is a Japanese handscroll painting created by Torii Kiyoshige between 1734 and 1766. The work depicts a powerful warrior lifting a puppet of a courtesan atop a Go board, a game popular in Edo-period Japan. This playful scene exemplifies the style of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art that focuses on everyday life and popular culture. The painting is a vibrant and humorous example of the Edo period's fascination with theatre, the warrior class, and the captivating allure of the courtesan. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.