Comments - Fantastic triptych depicting the night attack on Moronao's palace by the 47 ronin. In the center, the ronin have dragged Moronao from his hiding place in a storage shed amidst tumbling bales of charcoal. Two samurai thrust spears at him, which Moronao grabs hold of with a grimace, while at third stands ready behind him with a raised sword. Another ronin blows a whistle to signal that they have found their enemy. Clumps of snow fall over the men as a retainer's head emerges from his perch in the tree overhead, an arrow piercing his shoulder. Fighting continues in the garden at upper left, with a full moon glowing overhead and geese in silhouette. The ronin wear their trademark black and white dogtooth bordered robes over their armor, and straw sandals for traction in the snow. A great dramatic design filled with energy, nicely colored and detailed.

Artist - Yoshitsuya (1822 - 1866)

Image Size - 14" x 28 5/8"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels, backed with paper. A few losses, repaired with backing. Slight toning, soiling, and rubbing, a few creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.