Saigo at Mt. Hanaoka during Kagoshima Rebellion
Artist
Yamazaki Toshinobu
(Japanese, 1857 - 1886)
Date1877
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumwoodcut; coloured inks
DimensionsOverall (measurements are for 3 sections mounted together): 34.1 x 71.4 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineMr. and Mrs. William Hepler
Object number2007.021.003
Descriptiontriptych; Saigo Takamori is at right, mounted on a horse with sword raised and Kirino Toshiaki stands next to him. They are in western style military dress and are commanding their troops battling the government force at riverside.Colour: multi-coloured
Status
Not on view
