Gyokuransai Sadahide: Japanese Warriors: 117 Woodblock Prints
____________________________
Author: Gyokuransai Sadahide
Number of Pages: 144 pages
Published Date: 15 Dec 2012
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Publication Country: New York, United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9780486483559
Download Link: Click Here
____________________________
Born near Edo in 1807, Gyokuransai Sadahide was a gifted student of Utagawa Kunisada, one of Japan's most renowned woodblock artists. This vibrant compilation features more thana hundredhard-to-find examples of Sadahide's artistry, including prints of heavily armored samurai, battle scenes, and well-defended fortresses. Drawn from a series of volumes originally published in 1863, thedynamic images offer authentic views of warrior life during the Edo period. This inexpensive collection of high-quality reproductions of extremely rare woodblock prints will enchant collectors and enthusiasts of Eastern art."