Sanjō no Kokaji Munechika
- Date:
- Mid-1830s
- Medium:
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Victoria and Albert Museum
Typical Price
$1,500–$200,000+. Common warrior subjects, later impressions: $1,500–$5,000. Key value factors: Triptychs command premium over single sheets. The Suikoden warrior series and cat prints are most sought after.
Description
"Sanjō no Kokaji Munechika" is a ukiyo-e print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, created during the late Edo period. This work demonstrates the artist's distinctive approach to warriors and mythology through the medium of Japanese woodblock printing.
Kuniyoshi was renowned for his dramatic warrior prints, fantastical creatures, and humorous designs. His bold, dynamic compositions and inventive subjects made him one of the most popular artists of his era.
This print represents Utagawa Kuniyoshi's contribution to the ukiyo-e tradition during the late Edo period. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.
