The artwork, titled “Yoshida Sadaemon Kanesada,” was created by Utagawa Kuniyoshi around 1847 to 1848. It is a woodblock print belonging to the Ukiyo-e art movement, and it measures 37.6 by 25.4 cm. This piece is part of the “Stories of the True Loyalty of the Faithful Samurai” series and is classified under the genre of illustration. The artwork is housed in the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
The woodblock print depicts a samurai named Yoshida Sadaemon Kanesada in an intense, dynamic pose, illustrating an aspect of his loyalty and valor. The samurai is shown with a resolute expression, standing against a background of intricate text that likely narrates part of his story. He is dressed in ornate traditional attire, with a sword drawn and other weapons visible, emphasizing his readiness for combat. The detailed patterns on his clothing and the precise rendering of textures mark this artwork as a vivid representation of Ukiyo-e’s aesthetic qualities.
