Tsukioka Yoshitoshi 3 woodblock prints from the series (Sketches by Yoshitoshi) published around 1882

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi 3 woodblock prints from  the series (Sketches by Yoshitoshi) published around 1882

A rare trio of woodblock prints by the master artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi from his celebrated Yoshitoshi ryakuga (Sketches by Yoshitoshi) series, circa 1882. Each print showcases Yoshitoshi's distinctive style—blending historical narrative with playful humor and simplified character depictions drawn from Japanese folklore and legend. Featured subjects include scenes from the Soga Brothers' revenge tale and the beloved Momotarō legend, rendered with the artist's characteristic wit and compositional elegance. An exceptional example of late Edo-Meiji period woodblock artistry, these prints reflect Yoshitoshi's mastery of both traditional subject matter and innovative visual storytelling.