No. 1: Liu Bei (Sono ichi: Ryubi), from the series "Three Heroes of Shu (Shoku sanketsu)" c. 1824

"No. 1: Liu Bei (Sono ichi: Ryubi)," from the series "Three Heroes of Shu (Shoku sanketsu)" (c. 1824) by Yashima Gakutei (1786-1868), features Liu Bei, one of the Three Kingdoms' most important figures, sitting beneath a flowering tree with a fan in his hand. This woodblock print, created using the ukiyo-e style, is a notable work by Gakutei, showcasing his skill in depicting detailed costumes and intricate backgrounds. The print is part of a series that celebrates the historical figures from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a popular Chinese novel, and is a testament to the influence of Chinese literature on Japanese art.