Left Sheet Of Oban Triptych Collection

The Ide Jewel River in Yamashiro Province (Yamashiro kuni Ide no Tamagawa), from an... c. 1847/52
The Ide Jewel River in Yamashiro Province (Yamashiro kuni Ide no Tamagawa), from an untitled series of the Six Jewel Rivers, c. 1847/52

Lord Minamoto Yoritomo Captures Takadate Castle in His Conquest of Mutsu Province (Minamot... 1868)
Lord Minamoto Yoritomo Captures Takadate Castle in His Conquest of Mutsu Province (Minamoto Yoritomo ko Oshu seibatsu Takadachi no shojo o koraku su)

Chen Da (Chokanko Chintatsu), from the series "One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the... c. 1827 / 30
Chen Da (Chokanko Chintatsu), from the series " One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Popular Water Margin (Tsuzoku Suikoden goketsu hyakuhachinin no hitori)", c. 1827/30

Fishing at Iwaya, Enoshima, Japan, c. 1790. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Fishing at Iwaya, Enoshima, Japan, c. 1790

Courtesans beneath Wisteria Arbor, Japan, c. 1795. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Courtesans beneath Wisteria Arbor, Japan, c. 1795

Outdoor Amusements at the Kankanro Teahouse in Yoshiwara, c. 1794

Sudden Shower at Mimeguri Shrine, c. 1787. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Sudden Shower at Mimeguri Shrine, c. 1787

The Courtesans Senzan, Yasono, and Yasoji of the Chojiya, 1785. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
The Courtesans Senzan, Yasono, and Yasoji of the Chojiya, 1785

A Party in the Shinagawa Pleasure Quarters, c. 1790. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
A Party in the Shinagawa Pleasure Quarters, c. 1790

Scene from the Play "Imoseyama", late 1780s. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Scene from the Play " Imoseyama", late 1780s

Women on a Balcony of a Yoshiwara Teahouse, c. 1780s. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Women on a Balcony of a Yoshiwara Teahouse, c. 1780s

A Picnic Party, c. 1785 / 95. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
A Picnic Party, c. 1785/95. Women catching crickets

Women in a Mansion, c. 1780 / 1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Women in a Mansion, c. 1780/1801

Upper Floor of the Gankiro in Yokohama (Yokohama Gankiro age), 1860. Creator: Utagawa Hiroshige II
Upper Floor of the Gankiro in Yokohama (Yokohama Gankiro age), 1860

Taira no Kiyomori Sees an Apparition (Taira no Kiyomori kaii o miru zu), c. 1843/47. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Taira no Kiyomori Sees an Apparition (Taira no Kiyomori kaii o miru zu), c. 1843/47

A Public Bath House, c. 1790s. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
A Public Bath House, c. 1790s

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"Left Sheet of Oban Triptych: Lord Minamoto Yoritomo's Triumph in Takadate Castle" In this captivating ukiyo-e print, created by Utagawa Kuniteru in 1868, we are transported back to the historic conquest of Mutsu Province by Lord Minamoto Yoritomo. The left sheet of this magnificent oban triptych depicts the victorious moment when Yoritomo captures Takadate Castle. With meticulous attention to detail and vibrant colors, Kuniteru brings this pivotal event to life. We witness the fierce battle as warriors clash swords amidst a backdrop of swirling clouds and billowing smoke. Yoritomo stands tall at the forefront, his commanding presence exuding strength and determination. The artist skillfully portrays the intensity of the scene through dynamic composition and dramatic use of perspective. Every brushstroke conveys a sense of motion and urgency, immersing us in the chaos and excitement of war. This print is part of a series titled "One Hundred and Eight Heroes, " where Utagawa Kuniyoshi pays homage to legendary figures from Japanese history. Through these prints, Kuniyoshi celebrates their bravery, honor, and indomitable spirit. As we gaze upon this left sheet with awe-inspiring admiration for its artistic mastery, let us also reflect on Lord Minamoto Yoritomo's remarkable achievement – his triumph over adversity that shaped Japan's future.