Title : Kojoso Jisen

Artist : Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Date : Circa 1830

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Source : Robyn Buntin of Honolulu
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Description : Kuniyoshi achieved his commercial and artistic breakthrough in 1827 with the first 6 designs of this series The 108 heroes of the Suikoden. The series was about 108 rebels and honorary bandits, based on an old Chinese novel from the 14th century. The story was very popular in Japan. The perspective and coloring of this image are very effective.

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