Kimura Matazo Fighting with Inoue Taikuro while Kato Kiyomasa Watches, 1883

by Toyonobu (1859 - 1886)

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Kimura Matazo Fighting with Inoue Taikuro while Kato Kiyomasa Watches, 1883 by Toyonobu (1859 - 1886)

Original Toyonobu (1859 - 1886) Japanese Woodblock Print
Kimura Matazo Fighting with Inoue Taikuro while Kato Kiyomasa Watches, 1883

Series; The New Biography of Toyotomi Hideyoshi (Shinsen Taikoki), 1883

Kimura Matazo Fighting with Inoue Taikuro while Kato Kiyomasa Watches, 1883 - Fantastic scene of the two wild-haired warriors Kimura Matazo Shigekatsu and Inoue Taikuro engaged in a fierce sword fight in the countryside. At left, Shigekatsu lunges forward, gripping his sword with both hands. His black robe features a beautiful burnished geometric pattern. At right, Taikuro grimaces as he raises his weapon above his head, his blue kimono pushed down to the waist. His robe also has a terrific burnished design. At right, Kato Kiyomasa peers around the edge of a pine tree, frowning as he watches the battle. Kimura Matazo Shigekatsu was a skilled sumo wrestler and a retainer of Kiyomasa A great design with wonderful detail and a handsome natural setting.

Artist - Toyonobu (1859 - 1886)

Image Size - 13 5/8" x 18 5/8" + top margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Two separate panels, partially backed with paper. Small losses at corners, a few holes, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a few creases and spots. Please see photos for details.

Kimura Matazo Fighting with Inoue Taikuro while Kato Kiyomasa Watches, 1883 by Toyonobu (1859 - 1886)
Kimura Matazo Fighting with Inoue Taikuro while Kato Kiyomasa Watches, 1883 by Toyonobu (1859 - 1886)

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