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KIYOCHIKA, Kobayashi  (1847 - 1915) Battle scene from the Russo-Japanese war

Signed:                     Kiyochika, with artist's seal
Date:                         1904
Size:                          oban triptych (c. 37. 5 x 75 cms / 14 3/4" x 29 1/2" overall);
                                   three separate sheets



Condition:
Fine impression and color, with silver-mica
applied to the soldier's swords; a few minor
marks and blemishes; very good overall.


ref. no.:  # 601805
Price:  € 250.00
Suggested reading:
- Nathan Chaikin, "The Sino-Japanese War (1894-95)"; privately printed, 1983.
- E. de Sabato Swinton, "In Battle's Light"; Worcester Art Museum, Massachusetts; 1991.
- Henry D. Smith II, "KIYOCHIKA - Artist of Meiji Japan"; Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1988; pp. 110-11.

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