Gekko -- "The Japanese Army and Retreating Enemy at Chinchow"

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Artist OGATA Gekko (1859-1920)
Title "The Japanese Army and Retreating Enemy at Chinchow" ("Nisshin Senso Kinshujo Tsugeki no Zu")
Date 1894
Series na
Publisher Tamara Tamekichi. Kyobashi-ku.
Seal, Carver/Printer na
Image Size Three sheets, each 9 1/4 x 14 1/4 (overall image about 27 3/4 x 14 1/4).
Impression Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout; over-printed areas of smoke; highly detailed carving.
Condition Very Good++. Excellent colors. Unbacked (three unjoined sheets). Minor marks and flaws.
Reference/Illus Chaikin's "The Sino-Japanese War" pl#57, pg167 and pg86.
Comments A beautifully artistic and atmospheric scene.
Item # CG-862
Price $575 (Sold)
Previously on exhibit at the "Portland Art Museum."