Tsukioka Yoshitoshi Tenryu River Crossing 1865 Woodblock Poster
A samurai in red armor crosses the moonlit Tenryu River in Yoshitoshi’s dramatic 1865 woodblock.
Description
Crossing the Tenryu River at Mitsuke shows a lone warrior standing in the prow of a boat beneath a great war banner, lantern-lit boats drifting on the night water. Created by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi in 1865, this atmospheric print belongs to his celebrated Tokaido series. A powerful piece for collectors of samurai art and Japanese woodblocks.
