Utagawa KuniyoshiJapanese, 1797–1861Kashiwade no Hatebe
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Not on view at present
Where is “Kashiwade no Hatebe” now? Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Not on view at present. Checked September 25, 2026.
London, United Kingdom
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- The museum
About the work
This depiction of the warrior Kashiwade no Hatebe battling with a tiger is one of the earliest extant hanshita-e (final drawings for pasting onto woodblocks for the woodcutters' guidance) by Kuniyoshi (1797-1861). Never published as a finished print, it is a valuable example of Kuniyoshi's skills in design and draughtsmanship. It is a musha-e or 'warrior print', a genre depicting heroes from history and myth. From early in his career, Kuniyoshi showed a predilection for the romance and mystery of history and legend.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Details
- Accession number
- E.2251-1909
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Sources
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
