1882 Toyoyoshi Triptych | Tadanobu's Disguised Ride on Snowy Mt. Yoshino | Antique Meiji Print

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A snow-drenched escape scene from one of Japan's greatest warrior legends: Minamoto no Yoshitsune, fleeing Kyoto with his loyal retainers, … Read more A snow-drenched escape scene from one of Japan's greatest warrior legends: Minamoto no Yoshitsune, fleeing Kyoto with his loyal retainers, sends his retainer Sato Tadanobu to Mount Yoshino disguised in his own armor to draw the pursuers away. This complete triptych by Toyoyoshi (豊宜), dated Meiji 15 (1882), captures the moment with a masterly snow setting - the monk Yokogawa Kakuhan pressing through the drifts by a waterfall as the hero rides on - a composition praised by the Japanese seller for its urgent, finely drawn atmosphere.

Each sheet measures approximately 36.1-36.5 x 24.3 cm; the triptych spans roughly 73 cm (28.7 in) combined. The set is unbacked and shows honest age: soiling, creases, stains, flaking and small tears may be present, all reflected in the photographs.

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Artist: Toyoyoshi (豊宜), Meiji period
Subject: Tadanobu's Disguised Ride on Mount Yoshino (吉野山忠信偽乗圖); Yoshitsune's escape, Yokogawa Kakuhan
Date: Meiji 15 (1882)
Medium: Original Japanese woodblock print (nishiki-e)
Format: Complete oban triptych (three sheets)
Sheet size: approx. 36.1-36.5 x 24.3 cm each (approx. 28.7 x 14.4 in combined)
Origin: Japan
Condition: Used. Unbacked; soiling, creases, stains, flaking, small tears.

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