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No. 3: Yoshitsune's Night Attack Against the Taira Army at the Battle of Mount Mikus... c. 1832/34. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
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No. 3: Yoshitsune's Night Attack Against the Taira Army at the Battle of Mount Mikus... c. 1832/34. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
No. 3: Yoshitsune's Night Attack Against the Taira Army at the Battle of Mount Mikusa (Sankai, Mikusa gassen Yoshitsune Heijin batsu yoru utsu), from the series "The Life of Yoshitsune (Yoshitsune ichidaiki no uchi)", c. 1832/34
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Advancing Attack Attacking Cartouche Clan Legend Legendary Life Of Yoshitsune Minamoto No Yoshitsune Minamoto Yoshitsune Taira Twelfth Century Ushiwakamaru Yoshitsune Yoshitsune Minamoto No Ando Hiroshige Ando Utagawa Hiroshige Color Woodblock Print Hiroshige Ando Hiroshige I Hiroshige Ichiyusai Hiroshige Utagawa Ichiryusai Ichiyusai Hiroshige Oban Utagawa Hiroshige
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Ando Hiroshige's captivating woodblock print, No. 3: Yoshitsune's Night Attack Against the Taira Army at the Battle of Mount Mikusa, showcases the legendary Minamoto no Yoshitsune leading his forces against the Taira clan in the 12th century. This breathtaking work of art, created between 1832 and 1834, is part of the series The Life of Yoshitsune (Yoshitsune ichidaiki no uchi). The print depicts the pivotal moment of the battle, with Yoshitsune and his men advancing up the hills of Mount Mikusa under the cover of night. The cartouche at the top right corner of the print indicates the title and artist's name, while the oban size and color woodblock print technique add to its grandeur. The scene is filled with a sense of tension and anticipation, as the Minamoto forces prepare to launch their attack on the unsuspecting Taira army. The use of color, particularly the contrast between the deep blues of the night sky and the fiery reds and oranges of the smoke and flames, adds to the dramatic effect. The geographical feature of Mount Mikusa, located in the continent of Asia and in the country of Japan during the Edo period, serves as the backdrop for this legendary battle. The print captures the essence of the time of day, with the night sky providing a striking contrast to the action taking place below. This masterpiece by Hiroshige I, also known as Ando Hiroshige and Ando Utagawa Hiroshige, showcases the artistic school's ability to capture the beauty and drama of historical events in a way that continues to captivate audiences today.
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