The artwork titled “En’ya Hangan Takasada” was created by Utagawa Kuniyoshi circa 1847-1848. It is a woodblock print, crafted during the Ukiyo-e art movement, with dimensions of 36.7 x 25.9 cm. This piece belongs to the genre of genre painting and illustration and is part of the series “Stories of the True Loyalty of the Faithful Samurai.” The artwork is housed in the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
The artwork portrays a figure clad in traditional Japanese attire with a prominently patterned robe. The composition is detailed, with the garment’s intricate design and the character’s expressive stance capturing the viewer’s attention. The background features text in Japanese, adding a narrative element to the visual representation. The individual’s determined expression and resolute posture suggest a sense of loyalty and commitment, in line with the samurai themes often explored by Kuniyoshi. The overall aesthetic is characteristic of the Ukiyo-e style, merging elaborate detail with a strong narrative component.
