Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Ruan Xiaowu, the Short-lived Second Son (Tanmeijirō Genshōgo), from the series One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Popular Shuihuzhuan (Tsūzoku Suikoden gōketsu hyakuhachinin no hitori)

Illustration of a tattooed warrior

Japanese, Edo period, about 1827–30 (Bunsei 10–Tenpō 1). Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper. Bequest of Maxim Karolik.