The Battle between the Minamoto and the Taira at Ichi-no-Tani in Settsu Province, 1860

by Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904)

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The Battle between the Minamoto and the Taira at Ichi-no-Tani in Settsu Province, 1860 by Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904)

Original Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904) Japanese Woodblock Print
The Battle between the Minamoto and the Taira at Ichi-no-Tani in Settsu Province, 1860

Comments - Intriguing battle print showing Minamoto warriors racing down a steep hillside on horseback to attack the Taira fortress of Ichi-no-Tani in 1184. On the shore below, the warrior Kumagai Naozane gallops along on a black horse, chasing after the young Taira samurai Atsumori, who is attempting to escape through the water. The agitated veteran waves his fan at him to stop, his cape billowing out behind him. The young man pauses to look back at him, gripping the reins and wearing a horned battle helmet. According to the "Tale of the Heike," Naozane tearfully beheaded the young prince, but promised to say prayers for him, as his own son was the same age. The tragic story of Atsumori's death became the subject of many Noh and kabuki plays. At left, another force arrives by sea, filling the harbor with ships. A lively depiction of this famous battle, with soft shading in the water and sky.

Artist - Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904)

Image Size - 14" x 28 1/8" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three attached panels. Paper remnants on reverse at edges from previous mounting. A few holes, repaired. Creasing, wrinkling, slight toning and soiling. Please see photos for details.

The Battle between the Minamoto and the Taira at Ichi-no-Tani in Settsu Province, 1860 by Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904)
The Battle between the Minamoto and the Taira at Ichi-no-Tani in Settsu Province, 1860 by Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904)

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