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Tsukioka YoshitoshiTsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) -1866 Japanese Woodblock, Battle Of Kawanakajima1866
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An extraordinary ukiyo-e triptych by one of the greatest ukiyo-e artists of the 19thC, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892). The triptych shows a dramatic scene from the epic, bloody fourth battle of the Kawanakajima war. Of all of the triptychs Yoshitoshi made illustrating these battles, this particular one is the most illusive in today's market. The colour of the gourd that holds Yoshitoshi's signature indicate that this is an early strike, likely from the original year of printing in 1866.The scene shows Yamamoto Kansuke (on horseback to the left, holding a military signalling fan) and the remnant of his troops on a hillock mown down by the Uesugi musketeers at Kawanakajima. Shortly after this, Kansuke, believing his tactic had failed, retired to the top of the hill and committed suicide. The brutal detail in this triptych is a classic trait in this era of ukiyo-e; the soldiers faces covered with blood, stumbling away from the gun fire with shoes falling off,tying bandages and drinking water in a desperate attempt to heal their wounds. The swirling smoke and chaotic movement create an incredibly tense, dynamic war scene that is indicative of the skill and vision Yoshitoshi possessed. Each panel has been finished with the artist's signature (shown in a red gourd). The kanji to the left read with the name of General Kansuke and the kanji to the right panel likely read with a brief summation of the scene. The triptych has been presented in a crisp, triple window mount. There is a handwritten note with brief information about the print. On pith paper.
- Creator:Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892, Japanese)
- Creation Year:1866
- Dimensions:Height: 19.3 in (49 cm)Width: 34.65 in (88 cm)
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- Condition:The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. There is light creasing across the surface with slightly heavier creasing at the upper left corner, however this does not affect the integrity of the image.
- Gallery Location:Corsham, GB
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