Captain Higuchi, A Fierce Warrior, Ready to Lay Down His Life for Mercy's Sake at Fort Motianling (Môshô sei o nageutte Higuchi taii Matenrei o jin'ai o sutezu)

「猛将抛生不棄仁愛」

Ôkura Kôtô (Japanese, died in 1910)
Publisher: Hasegawa Sumi (Japanese)

Japanese

Meiji era

1895 (Meiji 28), January 30

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper

Dimensions Vertical ôban triptych; 37 x 76.5 cm (14 9/16 x 30 1/8 in.)

Credit Line Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Collection

Accession Number2000.179a-c

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsPrints

Signed Kôtô
耕濤

Marks Artist's seal: Kôtô

ProvenanceVarious dealers: primarily in London and Tokyo. Purchased between 1985-1999.