Kagoshima: The Fierce Battle of Kumamoto Castle, 1877

by Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

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Kagoshima: The Fierce Battle of Kumamoto Castle, 1877 by Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

Original Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880) Japanese Woodblock Print
Kagoshima: The Fierce Battle of Kumamoto Castle, 1877

Comments - Fantastic scene from the Satsuma Rebellion of samurai battling soldiers during the siege of Kumamoto Castle, which was held by Japanese Imperial Army troops. The rebel leader Saigo Takamori sits astride a white horse at lower right, directing his men with a sword. Warriors rush across the bridge, meeting the army head-on, while samurai fire a blast from the cannon at far right. A large shell streaks across the night sky from behind the walled fortress, exploding in midair. A dramatic image with great detail in the setting and warriors.

Artist - Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 27 3/4"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels, backed with paper. A couple tears, a couple holes, repaired. Please see photos for details.

Kagoshima: The Fierce Battle of Kumamoto Castle, 1877 by Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)
Kagoshima: The Fierce Battle of Kumamoto Castle, 1877 by Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

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