Toyohara KUNICHIKA (1835-1900)
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A triptych of a legendary revenge story: Kiyomori nyudo Nunobiki no taki yuran Akugenta Yoshihira no nei Nanba Jiro o utsu. Shows the ghost of Akugenta Yoshihira, on the centre sheet, appearing in a thundercloud and sending down a lightning bolt to kill Nanba Jiro. Eight years previously Akugenta had been executed by Nanba Jiro after a military defeat in 1160. However, before he dies, he swears that he will come back and kill Nanba Jiro with a lightning bolt. This comes true when Nanba Jiro and Taira no Kiyomori are visiting the Nunobiki Waterfall. Kiyomori is seen on the left sheet witnessing the event. Published by Moriya Jihei (Kinshodo), 1861.
Very fine impression, colour, and condition. Signed Kunichika ga.
Status: Available
Price: £3,800