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Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1798-1861) (Artist)
Tsujiokaya Kamekichi (Publisher)
1854-1855 (late Edo)
mulberry paper, pigments
(Japan and Korea )

The evil Moronao continues to insult Lord Enya Hangan. "Supposing I meant what I said, what would you do about it?"

"Just this," cries Hangan, slashing Moronao between the eyebrows with his sword.

A retainer rushes in, grabbing Hangan from behind and restraining him.

Inscription

[Signature] Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga; [Date Seal] Tora juichi; [Date Seal Translation] Tiger 11 (December 1854 - January 1855)

Provenance
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Justine Lewis Keidel [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1986, by gift.

Exhibitions

1989 The Nature of Loyalty: Japanese Warrior Prints of the Nineteenth Century. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore.
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Japan (Place of Origin)

Measurements

10 1/16 x 14 15/16 in. (25.5 x 38 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Justine Lewis Keidel, 1986

Location in Museum

Not on view

Accession Number

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95.114

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  • Wednesday—Sunday: 10 a.m.—5 p.m.
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600 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD
21201

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410-547-9000

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