Japanese Woodblock Print of Samurai Battle by Yoshitora Utagawa

DescriptionAntique Japanese woodblock triptych print of a large samurai battle scene by the artist, Yoshitora Utagawa. Active during the late 19th century, Yoshitora Utagawa was best known for his dynamic battle scenes as well as prints of samurai, firemen, kabuki actors, beautiful women and foreigners. He was born in Edo but the exact year of his birth and death are unknown. He studied with the great print artist, Kuniyoshi Utagawa but later left his school and changed his name to Mosai. This samurai battle scene is likely depicting the Battle of Nakagawa. Smoke rises around the various ranks of samurai as banners and standards wave.Age: circa 1840-1880Dimensions: 13 1/2″ high x 28″ wide. Framed: 21 1/8″ high x 35 1/2″ wide