Castaway Print | 1874 Japanese Wood Block Newspaper Print

A woodblock print from Tokyo Daily Newspaper #472. This print depicts Funanori Seikikichi, a man who left home for a one-year business trip, during which his ship was hit by a typhoon and he was lost at sea. Four years later he was washed ashore in San Francisco, USA, and safely reunited with his family. Subject - Funanori Seikikichi Artist - Ikkeisai Yoshiiku Publisher - Gusokuya Kahei (1843-1875) Blockcutter - Watanabe Choei Material - Ink on paper Meiji Period (1868-1912) 13.75" x 9.125" (length, width) SKU: WB-TD02