SADAHIDA • 泰平記の六波羅の戦い、1859年 • 日本の木版画 • 浮世絵 - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)
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Original Edo-period Japanese woodblock print by Utagawa Sadahide (Gountei Sadahide), 1859, two Ōban Tate-e sheets illustrating Kusunoki Masatsura's night attack at Rokuhara in the Taiheiki, each about 36 × 24.5 cm (together 36 × 48 cm), in fair condition from a private collection.
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Artist: Utagawa Sadahide (Gountei Sadahide, 1807–1873)
Title: Kusunoki Masatsura yōchi, Takauji Tanba e shirizoku 楠正行夜討 尊氏丹波へ退く (Kusunoki Masatsura's night attack; Takauji retreats to Tanba)
Technique: Nishiki-e woodblock print on paper
Date: 1859
Format: Two ōban tate-e sheets, each approx. 36 × 24.5 cm
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Condition: A richly detailed impression of this virtuoso night scene. The great plumes of smoke — carved with an almost copperplate-like linear density — dominate the composition, printed in layered greys against a glowing salmon sky, with the massed samurai figures, blue palace floors, and banners crisply defined below. Colours remain well preserved and the composition reads clearly. Minor backing, minor scuff and crease. Overall fair condition.
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About the print
A spectacular night-battle scene from the Taiheiki, the great fourteenth-century war chronicle of the struggle between the imperial loyalists and the Ashikaga. The shogunal stronghold at Rokuhara in Kyoto is overrun in a night attack by the forces of Kusunoki Masatsura: armoured warriors swarm the walled courtyard and storm the staircase of the palace at right, clashing with spear and sword beneath verandah pillars bristling with arrows, while the entire complex goes up in flames — the event that forced Ashikaga Takauji's retreat to Tanba province. Sadahide, best remembered today for his Yokohama prints and panoramic map-like compositions, brings that same bird's-eye ambition to this teeming battle piece, orchestrating hundreds of tiny figures beneath the extraordinary swirling smoke that has made this design a favourite among collectors of musha-e. The complete triptych is held by the Toledo Museum of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; offered here are the centre and right sheets, which carry the title cartouche, the principal palace architecture, and the main thrust of the assault.
Seller's Story
I've been collecting Japanese woodblock prints for quite a while now — everything from classic ukiyo-e to shin-hanga and sōsaku-hanga. What started as a personal passion eventually turned into something more, and these days I source prints from auctions, galleries, and private collections across Japan and Europe.
With growing worldwide interest in Japanese woodblock prints, gallery prices have been climbing steadily. My goal is simple: offer high-quality, authentic prints at reasonable prices. I'm picky about what I sell — I look for pieces that have been stored properly, kept flat, and are free from serious foxing, stains, or damage.
I'm based in Germany, which means EU buyers won't deal with any import duties or taxes. For US buyers, original artworks under HS code 9702 are duty-free as well. And wherever you are, I pack everything carefully with multiple layers of protection so your print arrives safely.
If you have questions about a piece, just reach out. You will get access to contact me once you've won an item from my lots.
Artist: Utagawa Sadahide (Gountei Sadahide, 1807–1873)
Title: Kusunoki Masatsura yōchi, Takauji Tanba e shirizoku 楠正行夜討 尊氏丹波へ退く (Kusunoki Masatsura's night attack; Takauji retreats to Tanba)
Technique: Nishiki-e woodblock print on paper
Date: 1859
Format: Two ōban tate-e sheets, each approx. 36 × 24.5 cm
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Condition: A richly detailed impression of this virtuoso night scene. The great plumes of smoke — carved with an almost copperplate-like linear density — dominate the composition, printed in layered greys against a glowing salmon sky, with the massed samurai figures, blue palace floors, and banners crisply defined below. Colours remain well preserved and the composition reads clearly. Minor backing, minor scuff and crease. Overall fair condition.
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About the print
A spectacular night-battle scene from the Taiheiki, the great fourteenth-century war chronicle of the struggle between the imperial loyalists and the Ashikaga. The shogunal stronghold at Rokuhara in Kyoto is overrun in a night attack by the forces of Kusunoki Masatsura: armoured warriors swarm the walled courtyard and storm the staircase of the palace at right, clashing with spear and sword beneath verandah pillars bristling with arrows, while the entire complex goes up in flames — the event that forced Ashikaga Takauji's retreat to Tanba province. Sadahide, best remembered today for his Yokohama prints and panoramic map-like compositions, brings that same bird's-eye ambition to this teeming battle piece, orchestrating hundreds of tiny figures beneath the extraordinary swirling smoke that has made this design a favourite among collectors of musha-e. The complete triptych is held by the Toledo Museum of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; offered here are the centre and right sheets, which carry the title cartouche, the principal palace architecture, and the main thrust of the assault.
Seller's Story
I've been collecting Japanese woodblock prints for quite a while now — everything from classic ukiyo-e to shin-hanga and sōsaku-hanga. What started as a personal passion eventually turned into something more, and these days I source prints from auctions, galleries, and private collections across Japan and Europe.
With growing worldwide interest in Japanese woodblock prints, gallery prices have been climbing steadily. My goal is simple: offer high-quality, authentic prints at reasonable prices. I'm picky about what I sell — I look for pieces that have been stored properly, kept flat, and are free from serious foxing, stains, or damage.
I'm based in Germany, which means EU buyers won't deal with any import duties or taxes. For US buyers, original artworks under HS code 9702 are duty-free as well. And wherever you are, I pack everything carefully with multiple layers of protection so your print arrives safely.
If you have questions about a piece, just reach out. You will get access to contact me once you've won an item from my lots.
Details
王朝様式/時代
Edo Period (1600-1868)
原産国
Japan
帰属
Original
高さ
36 cm
幅
48 cm
作品タイトル
SADAHIDA • Battle of Rokuhara in the Taiheiki, 1859 • Japanese Woodblock Print • Ukiyo-e
コンディション
Fair condition
来歴
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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