art print : hashi benkei NEWSTYLE22 yet remains surprisingly light and

yet remains surprisingly light and comfortable to wear

Once used for groceries or medical supplies

or a single wonky piece of greenery

weaving religious and narrative themes into a captivating visual experience

art print : hashi benkei NEWSTYLE22 yet remains surprisingly light andThis image is drawn from the legend of boy wizard Ushiwaka. In this scene Ushiwaka battles a giant swordsman called Benkei. No match for his strength, Ushiwaka defeats Benkei by exhausting him. This print is part of a collection celebrating some of the most significant works in ukiyo e (wood block prints and paintings of the 'floating world') history. To bring these masterpieces within reach, publisher Shueisha meticulously reproduced these rare works