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The warrior and military leader Tomoe Gozen and her horse gaze at something out of frame in this kuchi-e print. Tomoe was a historical figure of the 12th century famous for her prowess as a warrior. In this print her wild beauty is accentuated through her loose hair, and her colourful armour catches the eye. You can read more about Tomoe Gozen here. The frontispiece appeared in volume 10, issue 5 of Bungei Kurabu, published in Meiji 37(1904).
Unlike many other artists of the time, Ogata Gekkō (1859-1920), the artist of this kuchi-e print, was self-taught. He mainly designed ukiyo-e and book illustrations, and won several art prizes during his lifetime, some from overseas expositions where his works were displayed. For more information on Gekkō, see the Wikipedia article.
Other prints in this set
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Group of kuchi-e prints
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Autumn Brocade
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The Sea in Spring
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Scenic Beauty
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Tomoe-Gozen's Departure
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Tora Gozen (Lady Tiger)
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The Scent of Plum Blossoms
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Beneath the Flowers
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The Scent of Chrysanthemums
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Fruitful Autumn
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Bathing by the Sea
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Taking a Nap
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Reading a Love Letter
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Market for New Year Goods
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Woman with Umbrella
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Bijin Mirage
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Dawn
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A Lady of the Chinese Court
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The Daughter Manju
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Beauty Carrying Firewood
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Hōrai
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Kurahashi Kōzō
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A Beauty Reciting Flowers
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Beauty Under the Moon
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Beauty with Rose
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Beauty Writing a Poem
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Court Ladies
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Resentment
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Beauty and a Group of Tourists
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Dusting
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Woman with Pampas Grass
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Singing Cricket
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Mother and Child
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Viewing Chrysanthemums
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A Late Autumn Shower