Utagawa Yoshitora, "Kusunoki at the Siege of Chihaya"

In this marvelously chaotic triptych by Yoshitora, the legendary warrior Kusunoki Masahige (shown on horseback in the right panel) is charged with defending Chihaya Castle in Asakasa from the flanking forces of the Kamakura in the 13th century. In the background is Chihaya Castle and the battle takes place at the foot of a raging waterfall that is beautifully rendered. 

Date: ca. 1843
Size: Oban Triptych
Publisher: Aritaya Seiemon
Condition: Very good impression overall, excellent color and condition

Utagawa Yoshitora (1836-1880) was a pupil of Utagawa Kuniyoshi whose later works focused on documenting the modernization of the Meiji-period and of his woodblock prints of foreigners (or Yokohama-e).

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).