Kamitsukeno Yatsunada Attacking Saohime's Castle, 1880
Series; Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan
Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan - Yoshitoshi designed this fantastic series of fifty-one prints of military heroes from 1876 to 1882. These dramatic images of famous warriors created a sensation with the Japanese public. Full of violence and intense emotions, Yoshitoshi's bold and innovative compositions tackled a historic subject using a modern style. His realism and drafting skill captured the important legacy of these national heroes at a time when Japan was struggling with the aftermath of the Satsuma Rebellion. Classic Yoshitoshi images, these dynamic prints are a great choice for collectors.
Kamitsukeno Yatsunada Attacking Saohime's Castle, 1880 - Dramatic scene of the warrior Kamitsukeno Yatsunada and his men attacking a castle, the structure engulfed by fire and smoke. The face of the Princess Saohime appears through the flames, smiling sweetly, her long hair blowing in the wind behind her. Princess Saohime was the first wife of the legendary 11th century Emperor Suinin. Her brother Saohiko rebelled against the emperor, urging his sister to take her husband's life. Instead, she confessed her brother's intentions, and the emperor sent Kamitsukeno Yatsunada to crush him. In distress, the beauty rushed to her brother's side and was killed along with him when his castle was attacked and burned. An incredible depiction of this extraordinary event, the samurai in the foreground shadowed in darkness against the red orange and yellow fire billowing out of control. An intriguing design from this great series.
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