Bidspirit auction | Paul Binnie, Ushiwakamaru and Benkei,

Paul Binnie, Ushiwakamaru and Benkei, Irezumi-e - Artist: Paul Binnie (1967 - ) Title: Ushiwakamaru and Benkei Edition: 31/50 Published: by the artist Date: 2015 Size: 40.2 x 28.5 cm Condition: Excellent condition. In this print, Paul Binnie used an actual model and the tattoo on his chest is imagined, loosely based on the story of Ushiwakamaru (Minamoto no Yoshitsune), a general of the late Heian period. The model is holding a short sword in a similar pose to Ushiwakamaru in the tattoo. Yoshitsune has become a legendary hero in Japan for his countless military exploits recounted in the Japanese epic 'The Tale of Heike'. The edition number is written in pencil on the bottom margin 31/50, signed Paul Binnie also in pencil and embossed Binnie. Ref: PB09