Comments - Fantastic triptych depicting one of the most popular heroes of the Sino-Japanese War, Captain Higuchi, Battalion Commander of the Sixth Division. During a major battle near Weihaiwei, the brave officer rescued a Chinese child left abandoned on the battlefield. He supposedly carried the child in his left arm as he led his troops on to victory, brandishing his sword with his right arm. After the battle, he returned the child to his grateful parents. Here Captain Higuchi clasps the child to his shoulder as he urges his men forward, directing them ahead with his blade as he mounts a snowy hill, Japanese troops follow behind him as orange shots streak across the wintry gray sky. Terrific detail in the carefully rendered military uniforms and weapons, with hand-applied white pigment to indicate falling snow. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has this image in its collection. A great image of this celebrated incident.

Artist - Toshikata (1866 - 1908)

Image Size - 27 5/8" x 13 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Three separate panels. Some light spotting and toning in subject as shown. A few small holes repaired from reverse. Please see photos for details. Good overall.