From the Uchida Publisher Archives - We were fortunate to purchase a wonderful collection of 20th century prints directly from the archives of the Uchida Art Company of Kyoto. The classic 20th century prints offered in our auction from this collection are all first edition prints of various designs released by the Uchida company in the mid-20th century. These first edition prints are unusual to come by in a nice group as they were generally sold off as they were produced. This excellent collection was held back and recently sold from the Uchida archives. These prints are a nice opportunity to collect a lovely 20th century print, or perfect as reasonably priced gifts. Don't miss out on these prints, once they sell out, we won't have them again!

Kumagai and Taira Atsumori on Suma Beach - Fantastic scene from the kabuki play "Ichi-no-Tani Futaba Gunki." The Minamoto samurai Kumagai Naozane. Kumagai is about to kill the valiant young Heike warrior Atsumori at the Battle of Ichi-no-Tani. Atsumori kneels on the shore of Suma Beach, his hands clasped before him in a final prayer, his battle helmet and sword nearby. Kumagai glares at him with his sword ready, reluctant to kill his young opponent, but honor bound to do so. A moving image from this popular play, beautifully colored and detailed with soft shading in the water and sky.

Artist - Sadanobu III (1881 - 1963)

Image Size - 10" x 11" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail. Light toning and a few losses along edges. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.