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Utagawa Kuniyoshi Japanese woodblock print depicting Fujinoe, female warrior wielding sword and naginata whilst deflecting arrows in battle, circa 1830 ukiyo-e art print
  • Utagawa Kuniyoshi Japanese woodblock print depicting Fujinoe, female warrior wielding sword and naginata whilst deflecting arrows in battle, circa 1830 ukiyo-e art print
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  • Framed Utagawa Kuniyoshi Fujinoe Japanese warrior print displayed as wall art in modern interior, showing female samurai battle scene in black wooden frame, perfect for home decor and gallery walls
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  • Kuniyoshi ukiyo-e fine art print of Fujinoe framed and mounted on living room wall, traditional Japanese woodblock reproduction with vibrant colours in contemporary frame, stylish wall decor for art collectors
  • Utagawa Kuniyoshi Japanese woodblock print depicting Fujinoe, female warrior wielding sword and naginata whilst deflecting arrows in battle, circa 1830 ukiyo-e art print
  • Kuniyoshi Fujinoe warrior woman fine art print showing samurai wife in traditional kimono fighting with dual weapons, vibrant colours on museum-quality giclĂ©e poster for wall art
  • Edo period Japanese art print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi featuring Fujinoe from Eight Hundred Heroes series, dramatic battle scene with flying arrows and traditional armour details
  • Framed Utagawa Kuniyoshi Fujinoe Japanese warrior print displayed as wall art in modern interior, showing female samurai battle scene in black wooden frame, perfect for home decor and gallery walls
  • Fujinoe female samurai art print by Kuniyoshi, vertical oban format ukiyo-e woodblock reproduction showing legendary warrior defending Takadachi Castle, ideal Japanese wall art
  • Utagawa Kuniyoshi musha-e warrior print of Fujinoe, wife of Izumi Saburo Tadahira, dynamic composition with blue and coral colours, traditional Japanese fine art poster for home decor
  • Kuniyoshi ukiyo-e fine art print of Fujinoe framed and mounted on living room wall, traditional Japanese woodblock reproduction with vibrant colours in contemporary frame, stylish wall decor for art collectors
Utagawa Kuniyoshi Fujinoe Print

Utagawa Kuniyoshi Fujinoe Print

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The Story of Fujinoe: Loyalty in the Face of Flames 🔥

Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) wasn't just another woodblock print artist in Edo-era Japan. He was a revolutionary force in the ukiyo-e movement, particularly renowned for his musha-e (warrior prints) that brought legendary figures to life with unprecedented dynamism and emotional depth. While his contemporaries focused on beautiful courtesans and kabuki actors, Kuniyoshi carved out his niche depicting heroes, rebels, and remarkably, powerful women.

What makes Kuniyoshi truly exceptional? His technical mastery of composition. Notice how the arrows slice diagonally across the print, creating movement and urgency. The flowing black hair, the billowing kimono patterns, the dual-wielding of sword and naginata—everything converges to create visual drama that still resonates nearly two centuries later.

This particular print comes from Kuniyoshi's iconic series HonchĹŤ Suikoden GĹŤketsu Happyaku-nin Ikko ("Eight Hundred Heroes of Our Country's Suikoden"), created around 1830. Each design in the series celebrated a heroic figure from Japanese legend, and Fujinoe's inclusion speaks volumes.

Fujinoe was the wife of Izumi Saburō Tadahira, a loyal retainer to Minamoto no Yoshitsune, one of Japan's most celebrated (and ultimately tragic) military commanders. When her husband's castle came under siege in 1189, Fujinoe didn't retreat to safety. Instead, she shortened her kimono sleeves for combat, took up weapons, and defended the stronghold with remarkable ferocity. The print captures her mid-battle, deflecting a volley of arrows whilst wielding both sword and naginata, embodying the Japanese concepts of chūseishin (loyalty) and yūki (courage).

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This isn’t just any reproduction. Our fine art posters use cutting-edge giclée fine art 12-colour printing technology to ensure every subtle hue is faithfully rendered. The smooth matte finish on FSC-certified paper keeps your art print glare-free and eco-friendly, perfect for collectors who care about sustainability and quality alike. What's more, ART SNOB prints every image at over 350 dpi, ensuring ultra-sharp clarity and incredible definition that truly stands out.

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