Comments - Fantastic triptych of Minamoto no Yoshitsune executing his legendary "eight boat leap" at the Battle of Dan-no-ura in 1185. He seems to hang in mid-air at right, gripping his sword overhead with both hands, his knees tucked up under him. At bottom center, a Taira pursuer glares at him angrily from the deck of his boat, his hand still up in the air after having thrown a wooden shield at his enemy. The water is packed with boats among the undulating waves, crowded with samurai watching Yoshitsune's amazing feat. At top center, a group of archers prepares to fire arrows at an enemy boat, with red banners fluttering in the night sky. An incredible image, full of energy and excitement, with wonderful detail in the armor and expressive figures. A great depiction of this famous battle.

Artist - 19th century artist (not read)

Image Size - 28" x 13 7/8"

Condition - This triptych with excellent color and detail. Three separate panels. Some minor wear at edges. A couple small holes repaired from reverse. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.

A Country Estate - Over three days we’ll be offering the collection of a Japanese gentleman who collected primarily Yoshitoshi and Kuniyoshi prints of tales, warriors, and ghosts. We love those themes at Fuji Arts and Yoshitoshi and Kuniyoshi are two of our favorite artists. The prints are all fine early impressions with beautiful color. They’ve been stored only, never displayed.

The collection was brokered this fall by a contact of ours and came from the Japanese countryside where the collector lived. These prints have not been in the market in decades and are being offered at Fuji Arts for the first time outside Japan. Watch for the collection to post over three days. The collection will post in its entirety, about 60 designs, in three days.