Kiyochika: Advancing at the Battle of Asan (Sold)

Artist: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Title: Advancing at the Battle of Asan
Date: 1894

From a physical and psychological distance calm soldiers mounted on noble steeds overlook glorious explosions of carnage and destruction. “Advancing across the Ansong River at the Battle of Asan” (Gazan gekisen Anjo no watashi shingeki no zu). Kiyochika can’t help but to create beautiful scenes, even when the subject matter is stomach-churning.

Condition: Excellent impression, color and condition.
Dimensions: ôban triptych
Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi.
Literature: See the Art Institute of Chicago, Harvard, MFA for examples.
Seal: Kiyochika
Signature: Kiyochika

SKU: KYC251