Tokichiro's First Battle at Fujikawa, 1883

by Toyonobu (1859 - 1886)

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Tokichiro's First Battle at Fujikawa, 1883 by Toyonobu (1859 - 1886)

Original Toyonobu (1859 - 1886) Japanese Woodblock Print
Tokichiro's First Battle at Fujikawa, 1883

Series; The New Biography of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, 1883

Tokichiro's First Battle at Fujikawa, 1883 - Fantastic scene from the life of the great Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who is regarded as Japan's second great unifier. As a young man, he was known as Tokichiro, and this image depicts his first battle at Fujikawa. Just as he reached the battlefield, he discovered that the enemy troops were retreating. He stationed himself in the reeds along the river, waiting for the opportunity to ambush a general. When the commander of the enemy forces attempted to cross the river at that point, Tokichiro leapt out at him, stabbing his horse and unseating the rider. He is shown here at the moment of his attack, knocking the general from his mount as the wounded horse rears. The stunned samurai looks at his attacker with surprise, his sword falling to the ground behind him, leaving him in a vulnerable position. Mt. Fuji looms in the distance, softly shaded in gray. A dynamic design with expressive faces and wonderful movement in the horse.

Artist - Toyonobu (1859 - 1886)

Image Size - 14 3/8" x 18 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Two separate panels. Horizontal and vertical folds in each panel. A few holes, repaired. Slight creasing and soiling. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Tokichiro's First Battle at Fujikawa, 1883 by Toyonobu (1859 - 1886)
Tokichiro's First Battle at Fujikawa, 1883 by Toyonobu (1859 - 1886)

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