Bai Sheng (Hakujisso Hakusho), from the series "One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Popular Water Margin (Tsuzoku Suikoden goketsu hyakuhachinin no hitori)" c. 1827 - 1830

This woodblock print, *Bai Sheng (Hakujisso Hakusho)*, is a depiction of the character Bai Sheng from the popular Chinese novel *Water Margin*. Created by the renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi in the early 19th century, this *ukiyo-e* print vividly portrays Bai Sheng's fierce and rebellious nature. Known for his tattoos and his fondness for snakes, Bai Sheng is shown here in a dynamic pose, grappling with another character amidst a swirling chaos of snakes. Kuniyoshi's masterful use of color and line conveys the energy and drama of this iconic scene. This work is part of a series of prints depicting the One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Water Margin, a story that has captivated audiences for centuries.