Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan - Yoshitoshi designed this fantastic series of fifty-one prints of military heroes from 1876 to 1882. These dramatic images of famous warriors created a sensation with the Japanese public. Full of violence and intense emotions, Yoshitoshi's bold and innovative compositions tackled a historic subject using a modern style. His realism and drafting skill captured the important legacy of these national heroes at a time when Japan was struggling with the aftermath of the Satsuma Rebellion. Classic Yoshitoshi images, these dynamic prints are a great choice for collectors.

Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan - Designed between 1876 and 1882, Yoshitoshi's "Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan" presents portraits of fifty-one of the country's most famous military heroes from history and legend. The images range from quiet moments demonstrating leadership to dramatic scenes of battle and supernatural encounters. Yoshitoshi's bold and innovative compositions tackled these historic subjects using a modern style. His realism and drafting skill captured the important legacy of these national heroes, and the series proved quite popular. A nice choice for a collector interested in the samurai tradition or the history of Japan.

Artist - Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

Image Size - Page size 13 3/8" x 8 3/4"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Backed with paper. Creasing and wrinkling, soiling, slight curling. Please see photos for details.