Utagawa Yoshitsuru, "Yoshitsune Defeats Taira at Ichinotani"

In this scene depicting a decisive moment in the Genpei War in the 12th century, the great warrior Yoshitsune of the Minamoto clan leads an attack on the Taira clan at Ichinotani on Honshu. Overwhelmed by Yoshitsune's forces, the defeated members of the Taira clan hastily make their escape by boat. A wonderfully chaotic design with many different focal points. Note the blooming cherry trees throughout the design. 

Date: ca. 1840
Size: Oban Triptych
Publisher: Omiya Kyujiro
Condition: Edges worn, otherwise very good color and condition

Very little is documented of Utagawa Yoshitsuru (fl. 1840 - 1850) and his life as a woodblock print artist, whose only known works were produced between circa 1940 to 1850. He is widely believed to be a pupil of Utagawa Kuniyoshi.

Custom matting available for triptych prints. Sizes will be determined for best presentation in consultation with customer - overall size range will be 20" - 22" (height) X 38" - 40" (width). Note that additional shipping charges apply (sorry, no international shipping available for matted triptychs).