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Yoshitsune Leaps Over Eight Boats at Dannoura Bay during the Battle of Yashima, 19th century. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
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Yoshitsune Leaps Over Eight Boats at Dannoura Bay during the Battle of Yashima, 19th century. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Yoshitsune Leaps Over Eight Boats at Dannoura Bay during the Battle of Yashima, 19th century
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Arrow Clan Colourful Conflict Firing Genpei War Heian Period Honshu Japan Jump Jumping Legend Legendary Minamoto Minamoto Clan Minamoto No Ushiwakamaru Minamoto No Yoshitsune Minamoto Yoshitsune Sea Battle Shimonoseki Strait Shore Strait Taira Taiso Triptych Tsukioka Yoshitoshi Ushiwakamaru Violence Violent Wave Waves Yoshitoshi Tsukioka Yoshitsune Yoshitsune Minamoto No Colour Woodblock Print Dannoura Letterbox Format
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Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's captivating woodblock print, "Yoshitsune Leaps Over Eight Boats at Dannoura Bay during the Battle of Yashima," transports us back to the 12th century and the legendary Genpei War between the Minamoto and Taira clans. This colorful and vibrant triptych depicts the pivotal moment when Minamoto no Yoshitsune, a key figure in the Minamoto clan, leaps over eight boats to escape the Taira forces during the sea battle at Dannoura Bay on the coast of Honshu, Japan. The image, set against the backdrop of the Shimonoseki Strait, is a testament to the artistic mastery of Yoshitoshi during the 19th century. The panoramic view, presented in a letterbox format, offers a dynamic and expansive perspective of the scene, with the red and colorful boats and the turbulent sea adding to the sense of chaos and conflict. The triptych also includes intricate details of the battle, such as the Minamoto soldiers firing arrows from the shore and the Taira boats in the distance. The inclusion of a female figure on the left panel, watching the scene unfold, adds an element of human emotion and interest to the historic event. This woodblock print, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), is a significant piece of Asian heritage art that continues to captivate audiences with its stunning visuals and historical significance. The concept of Yoshitsune's daring leap over the boats has become a legendary tale in Japanese history, and Yoshitoshi's interpretation of the event remains a cherished work of art.
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