Woodblock Print by Shigenobu: Equestrian Samurai

Armored rider in green and white barding charges across a worn sheet.

This japanese woodblock print of a samurai on horseback by Shigenobu is by Equestrian Samurai, from Japan, and is ca. 1850. It is ink on paper. Prints of warriors and mounted samurai were a popular subject in nineteenth century Japan, drawing on historical battles, legends and the heroes of well-known tales. Woodblock-style print of a mounted figure in layered armor with a quiver of arrows on the back. The horse wears a green apron and dotted white coat, with Japanese characters above and a red seal below. It is 9 inches wide and 13.6 high.

Mid-gallop, fully dressed, and a bit tattered at the corners.