Comments - Fantastic illustration of the Battle of Okehazama in 1560 between the forces of Oda Nobunaga and Imagawa Yoshimoto. Despite being seriously outnumbered, Nobunaga's surprise attack on Imagawa's encampment proved victorious. The Imagawa samurai were celebrating their recent victories with sake, singing, and dancing when a sudden rainstorm occurred. Nobunaga's men poured into the camp, and their enemies fled, leaving Yoshimoto's tent undefended. When he emerged, he found himself alone against Nobunaga's troops, and was swiftly beheaded. Here, Imagawa Yoshimoto makes his last stand with his feet firmly spread as he grabs a spear thrust at him, drawing his sword back to strike. Another enemy lifts the tent wall of the encampment at left, frowning unhappily. Imagawa wears a fine suit of armor and a horned battle helmet topped with a dragon. A general on horse back at right points with his tasseled command baton. A wonderful outdoor setting under a pine tree, a row of personal standards peeking above the treetops in the distance and a light rain slanting across the sky rendered in embossed lines. A bold composition with terrific detail. An excellent choice for collectors interested in the samurai tradition.

Artist - Nobukazu (1874 - 1944)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 28 3/8" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Three panels, not attached at the seams. A couple small holes, repaired, blends well. Slight creasing. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.