Utagawa Yoshiiku
(1833 - 1904)

Imayo Nazorae Genji
Modern comparison of the Tale of Genji

Chapter 41: Maboroshi
Taira no Tomomori with anchor at the Battle of Dan-no-ura in 1185
Showing him in agony, wounded by arrows, bound to an anchor, drowning...
c.1863-1864

Signature: Ikkeisai Yoshiiku ga with Yoshi kiri seal
Publisher: Omiya Hisagiro
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Lit.: Arendie Herwig and Henk J. Herwig "Heroes of the Kabuki Stage (...)", 2005, p.171


Chapter 19: Usugumo
The sumo wrestler Nuregami Chogoro on a shore with three followers bowing.
c.1863-1864

Signature: Ikkeisai Yoshiiku ga with Yoshi kiri seal
Publisher: Omiya Hisagiro
Carver: Hori ko ??
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