Foreign-looking Manchurian Horsemen on an Expedition to Observe the Japanese Camp in the Distance near Sauhoku, 1894

by Beisaku (1864 - 1903)

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Foreign-looking Manchurian Horsemen on an Expedition to Observe the Japanese Camp in the Distance near Sauhoku, 1894 by Beisaku (1864 - 1903)

Original Beisaku (1864 - 1903) Japanese Woodblock Print
Foreign-looking Manchurian Horsemen on an Expedition to Observe the Japanese Camp in the Distance near Sauhoku, 1894

Comments - Fascinating triptych depicting two Manchurian soldiers spying on the Japanese camp near Sauhoku during the Sino-Japanese War. Both men wear tunics with a circular motif on the front, and their faces are painted, giving them a fierce appearance. They ride small, rather shaggy ponies, and the leader carries a glaive and has a sword hanging from his waist. His companion has a woven hat slung at his side, the surface painted with a monstrous open-mouthed face. The men pause as they look out across the valley below, the sun rising in the distance. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has this image in its collection. An unusual and intriguing image, finely detailed.

Artist - Beisaku (1864 - 1903)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 27 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Three panels, not attached at the seams. One tiny wormhole in margin, repaired, blends well. A few faint creases. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.

Foreign-looking Manchurian Horsemen on an Expedition to Observe the Japanese Camp in the Distance near Sauhoku, 1894 by Beisaku (1864 - 1903)
Foreign-looking Manchurian Horsemen on an Expedition to Observe the Japanese Camp in the Distance near Sauhoku, 1894 by Beisaku (1864 - 1903)

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