Series; Battling the Mobs in Kagoshima, 1877
Army Attacking Rebels - Dramatic scene from the Satsuma Rebellion of Imperial Army troops fighting rebel samurai in Kagoshima. At left, two soldiers rush forward to attack a samurai on horseback, draws his sword back above his head to counter their attack as his horse rears. Another rebel at right holds a gun, and behind him, his compatriots fire weapons at the approaching troops. Clouds of smoke fill the air, with trees in gray silhouette against the evening sky. A great image from a series we have never come across before.
Artist - Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
Image Size - 13 5/8" x 9 1/8" + margins as shown
Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. One small hole, repaired. Slight soiling and creasing, faint diagonal fold, a few small stains. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
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