Yoshitoshi: Oda Nobunaga’s last stand (Sold)
Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi 芳年
Title: Oda Nobunaga’s last stand
Series: Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan (Dai nippon meisho kagami)
Date: 1878
Oda Nobunaga (1534-1582) during his last stand at the burning temple, Honnôji, in Kyoto. From the series “Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan”. One of the strongest designs of the series. Flames surround him as he strikes down an attacker with his bow. The smoke and fire are different in each print, as a lead pigment was applied that oxidized in a unique way in each print.
Title: Oda Nobunaga’s last stand
Series: Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan (Dai nippon meisho kagami)
Date: 1878
Oda Nobunaga (1534-1582) during his last stand at the burning temple, Honnôji, in Kyoto. From the series “Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan”. One of the strongest designs of the series. Flames surround him as he strikes down an attacker with his bow. The smoke and fire are different in each print, as a lead pigment was applied that oxidized in a unique way in each print.
Condition: Excellent impression, color and condition. An exceptionally nice impression. Small wormage in margin.
Dimensions: ôban 35.1 x 23.4 cm
Publisher: Funazu Chujiro
Literature: See “Beauty & Violence” , number 27; Keyes 334.17.#30.
Seal: Taiso
Signature: Ôju Yoshitoshi
SKU: YOC036S