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日向国三国峠進撃之図 「吉田少佐」、「高田大将」、「谷少将」
The Attack at Mikuni Pass in Hyûga Province [sic; actually Bungo Province] (Hyûga no kuni Mikuni tôge shingeki no zu): Major Yoshida (Yoshida shôsa), Major General Tani (Tani shôshô), and Captain Takata (Takata taii)
日向国三国峠進撃之図 「吉田少佐」、「高田大将」、「谷少将」
Japanese
Meiji era
1877 (Meiji 10), August 15
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper, creped
Dimensions
Vertical ôban, creped; 26.7 × 19.4 cm (10 1/2 × 7 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Collection
Accession Number2000.261
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
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DescriptionLeft sheet of incomplete triptych, with title and signature on the right sheet. The complete triptych is the right half of a hexaptych, so this sheet is no. 3 of 6, counting from right to left.
During the Satsuma Rebellion, government forces attacked the rebels at the pass on June 17. Major General Tani is Tani Tateki (also read Tani Kanjô; 1837-1911); Major Yoshida and Captain Takata have not been identified.
During the Satsuma Rebellion, government forces attacked the rebels at the pass on June 17. Major General Tani is Tani Tateki (also read Tani Kanjô; 1837-1911); Major Yoshida and Captain Takata have not been identified.
Signed
(Ôju Toshinobu, on right sheet)
(応需年信)
(応需年信)
ProvenanceVarious dealers: primarily in London and Tokyo. Purchased between 1985-1999.