Kisan, disciple of Yoshitoshi (active 2nd half of 20th century), Fidelity and Anger, ca. 1885

color woodcut, ink, paper, 34.5x22.5 cm, artist's signature, slightly beveled left corner

The author of the work is Kisan, a pupil of Yoshitoshi, known mainly as the master's assistant and subcontractor. The woodcut clearly shows the influence of the master's style. The work depicts a loyal warrior defending his master's honor.