Woodblock Print by Utagawa Yoshitora: Equestrian Samurai

A samurai on a pink horse, spear planted, in no mood to wait.

This Japanese woodblock print is ink on paper. Prints of warriors on horseback were popular subjects in Japan and commonly drew on historical tales. A mounted figure in layered armor grips a long spear upright at the left, while the horse in a pale peach wash bends its head. Blue saddle cloths with fringe flow around the horse’s body. A column of characters at the upper left is left unread here. The paper is a warm cream with light handling marks.

About 14 inches tall and 9 wide. Frame it and your wall gains a cavalry.