Utagawa Kuniyoshi Warrior Poster (Musha-e), from the Taiheiki Series,

Ready-to-hang: Includes hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
Frame Material: Durable pine wood.
Frame Measurements: 20-25mm (0.79"-0.98") thick, 10-14mm (0.4"-0.6") wide.
Paper Weight: 200 gsm (80 lb), thickness: 0.22 mm (8.7 mils).
Paper Finishing: Matte, smooth, non-reflective surface.
Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the poster.
Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified materials or equivalent.

This is a powerful and dynamic musha-e (warrior print) by the great 19th-century Japanese artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi. The woodblock print, from his series Biographies of Heroes in the Taiheiki, depicts a formidable warrior in full, ornate armor and a distinctive straw cloak. Captured in a low, powerful stance with a fierce expression, the figure embodies the raw energy and theatrical drama that made Kuniyoshi the undisputed master of this genre. The artwork is a celebration of the legendary heroes and martial valor of Japan's feudal past.

Historical Tidbit

Utagawa Kuniyoshi's fame was cemented by his warrior prints, particularly his groundbreaking 1820s series based on the Chinese epic, the Suikoden. His heroic, action-packed, and often heavily tattooed characters were a cultural sensation in Edo (modern Tokyo). The series was so incredibly popular that it is credited with sparking a massive tattoo boom among the city's working-class men, who were inspired to get their own bodies covered in ink to emulate Kuniyoshi's heroes. His art didn't just hang on walls; it was literally inscribed onto the skin of his most ardent fans.

Our sturdy wooden framed posters come ready to hang and are printed on heavyweight white matte paper with a smooth, luxurious finish—designed to stand the test of time: