The Taira hero, Shichibei Kagekiyo, with a monk's robe over his armour, resisting arrest at Tōdaiji temple in Nara. Colour woodcut by Kunisada I, early 1810s.
- Utagawa, Kunisada, 1786-1864.
- Date:
- [early 1810s]
- Reference:
- 36170i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The Great Buddha at Tōdaiji temple in Nara; Kagekiyo sought refuge at Tōdaiji in monk's robes; his confrontation there was illustrated several times by Kuniyoshi
Publication/Creation
Edo [Tokyo] : [publisher not identified], [early 1810s]
Physical description
1 print : woodcut, printed in colours
Contributors
Lettering
Gototei Kunisada-ga
Bears publisher's mark, censor's seal and set title
Transliteration of lettering: 'Daibutsu Kuyō no zu'
Notes
Picture of the memorial service at the Great Buddha
Reference
Wellcome Collection 36170i
Creator/production credits
An early work by Kunisada and considered a good example of his warrior design
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores