Upright and unshakeable, the samurai in this illustration looks as though he stepped straight out of an Edo-period print. The ukiyo-e-inspired linework gives him a singular presence, somewhere between warrior pride and typically Japanese restraint. Armour, robes, gaze: every detail speaks of feudal Japan, its codes of honour and its legends, without ever tipping into kitsch. This is a figure that commands respect the moment you walk into the room.

The warrior joins our other scenes of traditional Japan, gathered in the Japanese Prints collection. He asserts himself in a living room, a study or any space with a strong personality, and naturally finds his audience among fans of Japanese history, martial arts and Japanese culture at large. Paired with a black frame he gains even more character, and the illustration’s deep tones stand out beautifully against a pale wall.

• Comes in 16 formats, from 13×18 cm right up to A0
• Black, white, light wood or dark wood frame, or print only
• Every copy is printed on demand on quality paper
• Delivered at no extra cost

An obvious gift for a martial artist or anyone fascinated by the Japan of the shoguns — the kind of poster that stays on the wall for years.