Women Warriors at Kagoshima, 1877

by Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

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Women Warriors at Kagoshima, 1877 by Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

Original Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880) Japanese Woodblock Print
Women Warriors at Kagoshima, 1877

Comments - Terrific depiction of women warriors fighting Imperial Army troops at Kagoshima during the Satsuma Rebellion. In the center, a beauty charges ahead on a dappled horse, gripping a naginata with both hands. At left, a beauty wields a sword as she faces several soldiers. At right, a woman with a naginata rushes forward to help her compatriots. Saigo Takamori, the leader of the rebel samurai, watches from astride a brown horse at upper right. An incredible image showing the wives and daughters of samurai who joined the rebellion against the Meiji government.

Artist - Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

Image Size - 14" x 23 3/8" + margins as shown

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

Women Warriors at Kagoshima, 1877 by Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)
Women Warriors at Kagoshima, 1877 by Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

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