Woman Warrior Tomoe Gozen

by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

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Woman Warrior Tomoe Gozen by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Original Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Japanese Woodblock Print
Woman Warrior Tomoe Gozen

Series; Stories of Famous Japanese Women

Stories of Famous Japanese Women - In 1893, Chikanobu began work on a series of diptychs depicting scenes from the lives of famous Japanese women. His "Stories of Famous Japanese Women" included women from various time periods as well as mythological heroines, highlighting their dramatic deeds or personal virtues. These intriguing subjects are beautifully drawn with Chikanobu's characteristic fine line work, and lovely soft shading. A rare and wonderful series and a great choice for a collector.

Woman Warrior Tomoe Gozen - Terrific scene of the famous woman warrior Tomoe gozen or Lady Tomoe standing quietly beside her horse under a tall pine tree. A spear rests on her shoulder and a quiver of arrows is visible above her back. Her black hair flows loose over shoulders, and she has the high "moth wing" eyebrows popular during the Heian period. She looks rather sorrowfully down the hill at a group of three samurai on horseback, broken arrows protruding from their armor. A beautifully expressive image.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 14" x 18"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Two separate panels, backed with paper. Slight soiling, a few small spots and creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Woman Warrior Tomoe Gozen by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
Woman Warrior Tomoe Gozen by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

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