{"product_id":"kato-kiyomasa-hunting-tigers-in-korea-tsukioka-yoshitoshi","title":"Kato Kiyomasa Hunting Tigers in Korea - Tsukioka Yoshitoshi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dramatic woodblock triptych by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi depicting the samurai Kato Kiyomasa in a fierce encounter with tigers during the Imjin War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis triptych by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi depicts the legendary Japanese general Kato Kiyomasa during the Imjin War in Korea. The scene captures a dramatic encounter between the samurai and tigers, a subject rooted in both historical accounts and folklore surrounding the general's military campaigns. Yoshitoshi, a student of Kuniyoshi, demonstrates his mastery of the musha-e (warrior print) genre through the dynamic poses of the figures and the tension present in the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is divided across three panels, creating a wide, cinematic view of the rugged terrain. On the left, tigers are shown in aggressive postures, their striped forms rendered with bold, graphic lines. The central and right panels focus on the samurai, who are depicted in full armour, brandishing spears and swords. The artist uses a palette of deep greens, earthy browns, and muted reds to ground the action within a dense, mountainous setting. The facial expressions of the warriors are intense, conveying the ferocity of the conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitoshi was active during the final years of the Edo period and the early Meiji era, a time of significant social change in Japan. His prints often explored themes of history, mythology, and the supernatural. This specific print reflects the interest in heroic narratives that remained popular among the public. The attention to detail in the armour and the stylised representation of the animals are characteristic of the artist's approach to woodblock printing. The composition balances the chaotic energy of the hunt with the structured arrangement of the figures across the three sheets, providing a clear narrative flow from the tigers on the left to the armed samurai on the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kurahashi-densuke-kiyohara-takeyuki-tsukioka-yoshitoshi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKurahashi Densuke Kiyohara Takeyuki by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/yamamoto-kansuke-wounded-by-arrows-utagawa-kuniyoshi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eYamamoto Kansuke, Wounded by Arrows by Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yoshitoshi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59485825761615,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59485826253135,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59485826285903,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59485826318671,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59485826351439,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59485826384207,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59485826416975,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59485826449743,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59485826482511,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59485826515279,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59485826548047,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59485826580815,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Kato-Kiyomasa-Hunting-Tigers-in-Korea_Poster_CompositorV1_1794540897059.jpg?v=1794540925","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/kato-kiyomasa-hunting-tigers-in-korea-tsukioka-yoshitoshi","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}