Japan: The suicide of samurai general Morozumi Masakiyo (Morozumi Torasada, c.1480-1561). Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861), 1848-1849

Morozumi Bungo no kami Masakiyo, from the series 'Courageous Generals of Kai and Echigo Provinces: The Twenty-four Generals of the Takeda Clan' (Kôetsu yûshô den, Takeda ke nijûyon shô).

Utagawa Kuniyoshi (January 1, 1798 - April 14, 1861) was one of the last great masters of the Japanese ukiyo-e style of woodblock prints and painting. He is associated with the Utagawa school. The range of Kuniyoshi's preferred subjects included many genres: landscapes, beautiful women, Kabuki actors, cats, and mythical animals. He is known for depictions of the battles of samurai and legendary heroes. His artwork was affected by Western influences in landscape painting and caricature.

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