Minamoto no Yoritomo's Night Attack on the Shirakawa Palace in the Hogen and Heiji War, 1847 - 1852

by Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

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Minamoto no Yoritomo's Night Attack on the Shirakawa Palace in the Hogen and Heiji War, 1847 - 1852 by Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

Original Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880) Japanese Woodblock Print
Minamoto no Yoritomo's Night Attack on the Shirakawa Palace in the Hogen and Heiji War, 1847 - 1852

Comments - Dramatic depiction of Minamoto no Yoritomo's attack on the Shirakawa Palace during the Hogen Rebellion. The palace was defended by Yoritomo's father, Minamoto no Tameyoshi, and his brother, the legendary archer Minamoto no Tametomo. At right, Tametomo has just fired an arrow as he gallops along on a black horse. In the center, a samurai gripping a large iron club faces an opponent with a sword. The fighting continues all around them on horseback and on foot, with troops seen dark gray silhouette in the distance. At right, flames and smoke swirl up into the night sky from the burning palace. A lively scene with expressive figures and wonderful detail in the armor and weapons.

Artist - Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

Image Size - 13 3/8" x 27 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels. Slight separation at end of vertical fold at edge of right panel, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a few spots, slight rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Minamoto no Yoritomo's Night Attack on the Shirakawa Palace in the Hogen and Heiji War, 1847 - 1852 by Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)
Minamoto no Yoritomo's Night Attack on the Shirakawa Palace in the Hogen and Heiji War, 1847 - 1852 by Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

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