Comments - Fascinating triptych depicting two Manchurian soldiers spying on the Japanese camp near Sauhoku during the Sino-Japanese War. Both men wear tunics with a circular motif on the front, and their faces are painted, giving them a fierce appearance. They ride small, rather shaggy ponies, and the leader carries a glaive and has a sword hanging from his waist. His companion has a woven hat slung at his side, the surface painted with a monstrous open-mouthed face. The men pause as they look out across the valley below, the sun rising in the distance. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has this image in its collection. An unusual and intriguing image, finely detailed.

Artist - Beisaku (1864 - 1903)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 27 3/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels, backed with paper. Center panel remargined at top with title affixed over print (title was originally in the margin). Slight soiling, a few spots. Please see photos for details. Good overall.