The print depicts the samurai Honjo Shigenaga, a real-life figure who lived during the Edo period. Shigenaga is shown in the midst of battle, parrying an exploding shell with his sword. The shell is depicted as a large, fiery ball that is about to explode. Shigenaga's sword is held in front of him, blocking the path of the shell.

The print is significant for a number of reasons. First, it is a rare example of a woodblock print that depicts a real-life event. Second, it is a powerful and evocative image of a samurai in battle. Third, it is a technical masterpiece that shows Kuniyoshi's mastery of woodblock printing.

You'll receive a heavyweight, giclée, acid-free print that's created to last for generations. The museum-quality paper works perfectly with large, full-color images. The lightly-textured, matte finish captures fine lines and subtle colors, resulting in stunning works of art (without unwanted reflections). We've preserved elements of this art's ancient qualities in order to retain its richness and uniqueness. 

• Printed using eco-friendly, water-based inks
• FSC approved or sustainably-sourced paper
• Frame and matting isn't included. Print only.
• Shipped in a damage-proof artwork tube. 
• Premium-quality (200gsm) giclée, acid-free paper

➤ DIGITAL-RESTORATION ART

We specialize in digital recreations of vintage sacred and surreal art. Each work is a handmade digital restoration of the original image, not a pixellated copy of an Internet image that some other vendors may sell. We provide high-quality, clean digital restorations — true to the original — with great attention to detail.