A Modern-day Kagesue, 1894 - Dramatic image from the Sino-Japanese War of a Japanese soldier climbing of the top of a fortress wall to storm the gun mounts. With a look of fierce determination, he grips his sword overhead with one hand, astonishing the Chinese warriors on the other side. One enemy has been his in the face, blood streaming from his wound as he falls backwards. Another Chinese emerges from the opening for the cannon's barrel, brandishing a sword. Shots streak across the sky leaving orange trails, exploding in starbursts of flames, as smoke billows across the scene. The title favorably compares the soldier to the fearless Minamoto samurai Kajiwara Kagesue (also known as Kajiwara Kagetoki), who was famous for racing across the Uji River in a contest to engage the enemy first during the second Battle of Uji in 1184. A terrific composition.

Artist - Toshikata (1866 - 1908)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 27 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Slight toning, a few small spots and creases, slight paper remnants at left edge of left panel. Please see photos for details. Good overall.