Yoshitoshi: Tokugawa Iemitsu Crossing a Bridge (Sold)

Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Title: Tokugawa Iemitsu
Series: Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan (Dai nippon meisho kagami)
Date: 1878

Peaceful scene of the ruthless Tokugawa Iemetsu, grandson of the first Tokugawa shogun, and Ii Naotaka crossing a red bridge in Nikko. The clouds behind them have a western feeling.

Condition: Excellent impression, color and condition. Repaired wormage in margin; very large margins.
Dimensions: ôban
Publisher: Funazu Chûjirô
Literature: Listed in “Beauty & Violence” , number 27.21, page 118. Keyes number 334.21.
Seal: Taiso
Signature: Ôju Yoshitoshi hitsu

SKU: YOCS031