Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892), Two woodblock prints, Meiji period, late 19th century

The Sokolov Collection

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892)

Two woodblock prints 

Meiji period, late 19th century 

The group comprising: 

• Udaisho Minamoto Yoritomo, from the series Mirror of Famous Generals of Great Japan (Dai nihon meisho kagami), signed Oju Yoshitoshi, published by Kumagaya Shoshichi, circa 1878-80
• Fujiwara no Arihira in a storm, from the series Instructive Models for Lofty Ambition (Kyodai nishiki), published by Matsuki Heikichi (Daikokuya), 1885

Vertical oban:

The first; 35.5 x 22.9 cm.

The second: 37 x 25.5 cm.