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Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849)

Tametomo and the inhabitants of Onigashima Island, a Japanese hanging scroll painting, Edo period, AD 1811. Minamoto no Tametomo was a real-life warrior renowned for his bowmanship. This scene shows three inhabitants of the island of Onigashima all trying in vain to pull his bowstring, while the young hero nonchalantly steadies the bow with one hand. The inscription translates: 'A word gives great pleasure and friendship profits./The distribution of forces at this time,/Observes the wishes of the Lord./On the island in the Eastern Sea where Hachirô holds court,/Truly this years blessings are so profuse that/The could of the devil-ridden hear clear away/And the light of the bow-moon shines bright.' H: 549mm, W: 821mm. reg. no: AC 1881,1210,0.1747

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART366186

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 3252px × 2528px

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