絵本荒川武勇伝
An 1886 Japanese illustrated picture book (ehon) titled 絵本荒川武勇伝, written by Kyōkun-tei Shujin and published by Bunjidō, presumably for a general popular readership. Its woodblock-style black-and-white pictures show samurai and warriors in action, with pine branches, rough ground and simple interiors framed by inscribed cartouches; a designer might borrow their bold outline linework, dense patterned kimono textiles, and dynamic poses.
