Comments - Attractive depiction of Minamoto no Yoshitsune and his retainers gathered under the cherry trees at Suma to erect a signpost after the Battle of Ichi-no-Tani on March 21, 1184 during the Genpei War. The warrior monk Benkei sits on the ground in the center, the signboard on his lap and a brush in hand as he writes the inscription on it. Yoshitsune sits on a folding stool at right, watching with a stern expression. The other samurai sit soberly around him, one looking off into at the waterfall in the distance. Pink and white cherry blossoms frame the scene, with lavender-edged clouds drifting through the valley at left. A handsome design with wonderful detail in the armor and a lovely landscape setting.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 28"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three attached panels, backed with paper. Vertical folds. Creasing and wrinkling, slight ink bleeding. Please note, due to the size, this print may be shipped rolled. Please see photos for details.