Senso-e - Senso-e are prints depicting wars, most often the Sino-Japanese War of 1894 - 1895 and the Russo-Japanese War in 1904 - 1905. Primarily triptychs, these images filled the journalistic need for illustrations of current activities on the battle front, but also acted as propaganda, encouraging support for the wars and fostering patriotism. These prints emphasized the bravery and success of the army and navy, using dramatic designs and bold compositions, with customers eagerly purchasing the latest prints. Some famous Meiji era artists did senso-e, including Kiyochika, Chikanobu, and Gekko. By the time the Russo-Japanese War came around, woodblock prints had fallen out of favor due to competition with photography and lithography, so fewer designs exist from this time period as compared to the Sino-Japanese War.

We are happy to offer a handsome group of senso-e prints recently acquired from an old American collection. This exciting group was a nice find and offers a range of designs and themes. Shop our excellent estate collection of senso-e, we’re opening the prints at $89 – any high bid wins! Bid now.

Artist - Ginko (active 1874 - 1897)

Image Size - 14" x 27 7/8" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three attached panels. Vertical fold in center panel. A couple tiny holes. Slight toning and creasing. Please see photos for details. Good overall.