The Warrior Satō Tadanobu Defeats Priest Kakuhan in the Mountains of Yoshino by Utagawa Hiroshige

The Warrior Satō Tadanobu Defeats Priest Kakuhan in the Mountains of Yoshino c. 1835 - 1839

print, ink, color-on-paper

quirky illustration

print

japan

handmade artwork painting

ink

color-on-paper

illustrative and welcoming imagery

wedding around the world

illustrative and welcoming

watercolour illustration

cartoon carciture

cartoon theme

marker colouring

multiple paintbruush use

This woodblock print, created by renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige, depicts a dramatic scene from the legendary Tale of the Heike. The print, titled "The Warrior Satō Tadanobu Defeats Priest Kakuhan in the Mountains of Yoshino", captures a moment of intense conflict between the samurai Satō Tadanobu and the Buddhist priest Kakuhan. The snowy landscape of the Yoshino Mountains provides a stark backdrop for the action, emphasizing the severity of the struggle. Hiroshige's masterful use of color and detail bring this iconic story to life, making it a striking example of the ukiyo-e style.