Triptych Japanese woodblock print: samurai woman with sword flanked by archers before a castle.
A three-panel Japanese woodblock print featuring a central female samurai in colorful armor, drawing a long blade while archers surround her. A traditional castle dominates the background, conveying Edo-period martial culture with bold lines, vivid reds and blues, and a dynamic, cinematic mood.

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@ashikaga_takauji · 4/16/2026

An attempt at a woodblock triptych for the sword girl challenge. Forgot about the sword. But, nice Bakumatsu vibe.

Triptych Japanese woodblock print: samurai woman with sword flanked by archers before a castle.
A three-panel Japanese woodblock print featuring a central female samurai in colorful armor, drawing a long blade while archers surround her. A traditional castle dominates the background, conveying Edo-period martial culture with bold lines, vivid reds and blues, and a dynamic, cinematic mood.

Tags: japanese woodblock print, samurai, female samurai, edo period, castle, archers, triptych, armor, traditional japanese art, martial scene, ukiyo-e, heritage art, historical warfare, Japanese warrior, Edo-era artwork

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Comments

CaylaCatz

oh, Bakumatsu era because she has a rifle and they have bows. I had to think about that for a minute. It looks pretty cool.

legion

I love these old-style drawings

DavidP

Style is good

panos

good images. Of course she MUST have a sword instead of a rifle, else.... 🙂