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Japan: The samurai Okura Ubain Yorifusa kneels at the feet of Shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo (1147-1199), with one poem. Yashima Gakutei (1786-1868), c. 1820-1825

Japan: The samurai Okura Ubain Yorifusa kneels at the feet of Shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo (1147-1199), with one poem. Yashima Gakutei (1786-1868), c. 1820-1825

Yashima Gakutei was a Japanese artist and poet who was a pupil of both Totoya Hokkei and Hokusai. Gakutei is best known for his kyoka poetry and surimono woodblock works.

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