Kashiwade no Hatebe
1834
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1834
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
You see a drawing of a warrior battling a tiger. This work is interesting because it's one of the earliest examples of the artist's skill in design and drawing. It shows a hero from history or myth, which was a popular genre at the time. Check out the work of artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi to learn more about his style and other drawings like this one.