A black uniformed figure of a Samurai warrior steps out of the shadows, with the colour highlights the only thing drawing attention to him. He has a half moon crest on his helmet or kabuto. This is one of a series of images from my Memories of Samurai collection. Samurai were the officer class/nobility of the Japanese army from medieval times through to near the end of the nineteenth century. They followed a strict code and were fiercely loyal to their clan and their overlord.
Born in the South of England I now live half way up a mountain in Umbria, Italy. I work from my art studio looking out over fabulous views of the Italian countryside. I am so happy to share my artwork with you.
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