Oban (3 panneaux séparés : env. 35,7 cm x 71,4 cm)
Description
YOSHIFUJI Utagawa (1828 - 1887)
Original japanese woodblock print - Triptych
Waterfowl at the battle of Fujikawa
Fantastic scene from the battle of Fujikawa showing Minamoto troops along the shore of the Fujikawa river. The story goes that the Minamoto and Taira armies camped alongside the Fujikawa ont the night before the battle. The birds along the river made surch a commotion that the Taira troops fled, fearing a surprise attack.
Signed : Ippôsai Yoshifuji ga
Published : circa 1885
Publisher : Fukuda Kumajiro
Size : Oban (three separate panels - 27 3/4" x 14")
Condition : Partially backed with old paper. A few small holes repaired from reverse. Some rubbing and soiling at edges. A couple light creases. Please see photos
