Last stand of the Kusunoki at Shijo Nawate

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UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)
Last stand of the Kusunoki at Shijo Nawate
Woodblock prints, each sheet signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga or Kuniyoshi ga, published by Sagamiya Tokichi (Ai-To), 4th month 1857
Vertical oban hexaptych: 15 x 10 ¼ in. (38.1 x 26 cm.) each approx.
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The full title reads 'At Shijo-nawate, the Heroes of the Kusunoki Clan Take on a Gigantic Enemy Force and in a Mighty Battle Display Their Incomparable Renown' (Shijo-nawate ni te Nanke no eiyu taiteki o hikiukete oi ni sosen shite batsugun no komyo o arawasu no zu). One of Kuniyoshi's masterpieces depicting desperate heroism against overwhelming odds.

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