Comments - Terrific illustration of a battle taking place in the countryside among pine trees. In the center, a samurai gallops along on a brown horse, gripping his sword above his head with both hands. Enemies tumble to the ground all around him. At left, a warrior stands his ground facing a hail of arrows fired by the enemies behind shields at upper right, slashing the missiles in two with his blade. At right, a samurai uses the trunk of a small tree ripped from the ground as a club. At top center, a samurai sails through the air as a horseman races past below. Ships are massed along the horizon across the water, the sails tightly packed together. An action-packed scene in a striking natural setting, filled with detail.

Artist - Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 29 1/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels. Small losses at corner and edge, a few small holes, repaired. Slight toning, creasing, and soiling, slight rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.