The Death in Action of Musashi Goro Sadayo at the Battle of Karashima in the Earlier Taiheiki, 1864

by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

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The Death in Action of Musashi Goro Sadayo at the Battle of Karashima in the Earlier Taiheiki, 1864 by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

Original Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) Japanese Woodblock Print
The Death in Action of Musashi Goro Sadayo at the Battle of Karashima in the Earlier Taiheiki, 1864

Bill’s Curated Selection Part II - I assembled this interesting and rare collection of Yoshitoshi over the last year. Yoshitoshi works are a personal favorite. I hope you enjoy shopping my collection as much as I enjoyed putting it together. – Bill

Comments - Fantastic scene from the Zen Taiheiki of the Battle of Karashima. A retainer of Taira no Masakado, Musashi Goro Sadayo bravely makes his final stand in the center under a hail of arrows. Kneeling at the edge of a rocky cliff overlooking the sea, he wields his sword upright, slicing through many of the enemy projectiles. A fellow warrior crawls along the ground beside him, waving his own blade. Archers fire down upon the Taira from the rocky outcropping at upper right, with boats approaching below. The battle continues at left with a horseman lifting an opponent above his heads with both hands, ready to fling him to his death. A castle is nestled along the shore at left, with mountains looming in shadow in the distance against the evening sky. An incredible design filled with action and wonderful detail. A terrific early Yoshitoshi samurai subject.

Artist - Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

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

Condition - This print with nice detail as shown. Three separate panels. Horizontal centerfold. A few small repairs and creases. Please see photos for details.

The Death in Action of Musashi Goro Sadayo at the Battle of Karashima in the Earlier Taiheiki, 1864 by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
The Death in Action of Musashi Goro Sadayo at the Battle of Karashima in the Earlier Taiheiki, 1864 by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
The Death in Action of Musashi Goro Sadayo at the Battle of Karashima in the Earlier Taiheiki, 1864 by Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)