Yamagata Saburobei versus Watanabe, Governor Director of Etchu - Terrific scene from the famous Battle of Kawanakajima of Yamagata Saburobei fighting Watanabe, the governor director of Etchu, in hand-to-hand combat. The pair struggles on the stony shore of the river, gripping each other by the arms as they straight into each other's eyes with grim determination. Yamagata wears a horned battle helmet topped with a red sun above cresting waves, his enemy bare-headed. Watanabe's personal standard and his vest flutter in the wind, his eyes blazing. In the background, other warriors continue the fight. A great samurai print, wonderfully detailed and composed. Includes a few spatters of gofun (white pigment) near the bottom edge to indicate splashes of water.

Artist - Yoshitsuya (1822 - 1866)

Image Size - 14 3/8" x 9 3/4"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Horizontal centerfold. Slight separation at ends of fold, repaired. A few creases, slight soiling. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.