Unboxing the Whale - Musashi and the Whale

An exciting Japanese woodblock print unboxing of an iconic triptych by Kuniyoshi. The legendary sword master, artist, and writer Miyamoto Musashi is said to have fought this huge whale off the coast of Hizen. In this video we'll learn the history of Musashi and view woodblock prints of him by artists, Kuniyoshi, Yoshitoshi, Yoshiiku, and others. We'll talk about the various beasts and supernatural beings that Musashi battled. Then we will unbox the whale triptych and explore the details of its design. Although this print won't be for sale on our gallery website, we have many more Utagawa Kuniyoshi prints available - so check out miegallery.com. #japaneseart #woodblockprint #kuniyoshi #whale #samurai #musashimiyamoto #musashi