Yoshitoshi: Torii Suneemon Katsutaka and Herons (Sold)

Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Title: Torii Suneemon Katsutaka and Herons
Series: Eight Views of Tales of Warriors (Bidan musha hakkei)
Date: 1868

Katsutaka at the moment he has been discovered by the enemy Takeda clan as he sneaks across enemy lines. The Takeda sentries are shown here on the left bank peering down at Katsutaka, who has swum from a besieged castle to give a message to Tokugawa Ieyasu for help. Upon his return to the castle the alarm bells ring, scaring a group of herons and alerting the enemy to his presence. This is a very early impression that includes very finely printed translucent grey rain and many areas of bokashi. The feathers on the herons feature blindprinting.

Condition: Excellent impression, color and condition. Practically mint. A few tiny wormholes near margin.
Dimensions: Triptych
Publisher: Kinseidô
Literature: Keyes 200.5. See “Beauty & Violence”, number 19.5, page 43.
Seal: Kaisai
Signature: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi hitsu

SKU: YOT658