The Merciful Major Saito Coaxes a Captured Soldier to Tell Enemy Secrets, 1894

by Beisaku (1864 - 1903)

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The Merciful Major Saito Coaxes a Captured Soldier to Tell Enemy Secrets, 1894 by Beisaku (1864 - 1903)

Original Beisaku (1864 - 1903) Japanese Woodblock Print
The Merciful Major Saito Coaxes a Captured Soldier to Tell Enemy Secrets, 1894

Comments - Intriguing scene from the Sino-Japanese War of Major Saito eliciting enemy secrets from a captured Chinese soldier. The officer stands paternally at right, leaning forward with interest, his hands clasped before him. Bleeding from a head wound, the kneeling captive shares information, a map spread out on the ground before him. Another Japanese soldier stands quietly at left, and the tents of the Japanese camp can be seen in silhouette at left. A handsome design with interesting handling of the effects of light. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has this image in its collection.

Artist - Beisaku (1864 - 1903)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 28" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Slight toning and soiling, a few creases, slight rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

The Merciful Major Saito Coaxes a Captured Soldier to Tell Enemy Secrets, 1894 by Beisaku (1864 - 1903)
The Merciful Major Saito Coaxes a Captured Soldier to Tell Enemy Secrets, 1894 by Beisaku (1864 - 1903)

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