Kusunoki Masashige - Handsome portrait of the great samurai Kusunoki Masashige, a brilliant strategist and general who fought to restore the exiled Emperor Go-Daigo to the throne. At the Battle of Minatogawa, Kusunoki led his men into the field at the emperor's order, knowing that his side faced superior forces and almost certain death. Badly defeated, Kusunoki and his remaining men committed suicide. Kusunoki is remembered for his extreme loyalty and self-sacrifice, and a monument to him stands outside the Imperial Palace. Here, he sits on a stool with a compass on his lap, a celestial globe at his side as a symbol of his knowledge. He looks up with a determined expression, wearing a blue kamishimo over at tan and plaid kimono, and a tall black court cap. A nice design.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 14" x 9 1/2"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Horizontal centerfold. Slight thinning and tiny losses at corners, repaired. Slight toning, creasing, and soiling, slight rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details.