Portrait of Oboshi Yuranosuke Yoshio (The Leader) 1852

Utagawa Kuniyoshi's *Portrait of Oboshi Yuranosuke Yoshio (The Leader)* (1852) is a vibrant woodblock print depicting the famed samurai hero of the Chushingura, a popular Japanese historical drama. Dressed in a yellow breastplate and black armor, Yoshio appears stern and resolute, holding a spear and his sword at his side. The artist's signature style is evident in the bold lines, dramatic use of color, and vivid depiction of detail. This print, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a prime example of Kuniyoshi's work during the late Edo period.