Comments - Terrific portrait of the young warrior Minamoto no Yoshiie, also known as "Hachimantaro," which means "First Son of the God of War," riding a dappled horse near the Nakoso Barrier, who composed a poem about the falling cherry blossoms petals there. He wears armor and carries a bow, a quiver of arrows visible above his shoulder and his helmet hanging over his back. Two retainers accompany him, one carrying a naginata and the other a water dipper. Delicate pink petals drift down over him as he looks back, the blossoming trees seen in silhouette framing a garden gate in the distance. A lovely, lyrical design with an interesting composition, with beautiful color and detail in the armor, including touches of burnishing.

Artist - Kokunimasa (1874 - 1944)

Image Size - 13 1/2" x 27 1/2"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three attached panels, backed with paper. A few creases and marks, slight rubbing at edge, slight curling. Please see photos for details. Good overall.