Uyesugi Kenshin engaged by Wakatsuki Heidayu (l.) and Nagasaka Gengoro (r.) at the battle of Kawanakajima
Artist
Utagawa Kuniyoshi
(born Edo, Japan, 1798 ; died Japan, 1861)
Date1853
MediumWoodblock print
DimensionsSheet Overall: 14 1/8 x 9 3/4 in. (35.9 x 24.8 cm) each
Mat Overall: 20 x 36 in. (50.8 x 91.4 cm)
Mat Overall: 20 x 36 in. (50.8 x 91.4 cm)
ClassificationsPrint
Credit LineGift of Bill and Trudy Colby
Terms
- battles
- Woodblock print
- oban
Object number1994.12.1 A-C
DescriptionThree panel print (triptych) of a battle scene. Left panel: Warrior in battle with long pole in hands, riding black horse. Center panel: Warrior in battle on brown horse with his right arm raising a sword. Right panel: Warrior wearing striped clothing on brown horse with pole in hands.On View
Not on viewUtagawa Kunisada
circa 1850