A Japanese Dealer’s Personal Collection - This print and the others posted with our “Japanese dealer” subtitle are from the personal collection of a leading Japanese dealer. We were fortunate to be able to select a small number of fine pieces from the collection of this prominent Japanese print dealer. The prints in this offering are particularly good, rare and desirable designs that this dealer had set aside for his personal collection. We chose prints that we knew would appeal to Fuji Arts clients. Take some time to explore this fine, small group. These designs are rarely offered!

Descending Geese at Yahagi Bridge, 1868 - Fantastic triptych showing a scene from the life of the great Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who is regarded as Japan's second great unifier. As a child, the young Hideyoshi ran away from an apprenticeship, living as a beggar and sleeping wherever he could find shelter. One night while sleeping on Yahagi-bashi Bridge, he was awakened by Hachisuka Koruku and his gang of robbers, who tripped over him in the dark. Here, the boy grabs hold of the end of Koruku's spear, demanding an apology for rudely awakening him. The angry samurai beside him draws back his arm as if to slap the child, while another jabs at him with a flaming torch. Another man leers at him while leaning on his large hatchet. The full moon is shrouded in eerie dark clouds as a line of geese descends for the evening's rest. A magnificent image with terrific expressive faces and fine detail. An incredible depiction of this legendary event.

Artist - Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

Image Size - 29 1/8" x 14 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Three separate panels. A few small holes repaired from reverse. Some faint rubbing and soiling at edges. Please see photos for details. Very nice overall.