TRIPTYCH BATTLE SCENE

Artist UTAGAWA TOYOKUNI (1769 - 1825)

DateNo date

CountryJapan

MediumWoodblock print

Dimensions36.4 × 24.9 cm (14 5/16 × 9 13/16") (Image)
61 × 101.6 cm (24 × 40") (Mat)

ClassificationsPrint

Credit LineBrigham Young University Museum of Art, purchase/gift of Mahonri M. Young Estate.

Terms

Object number830652011

DescriptionThis is the center panel of the triptych. It depicts a battle scene occurring inside a building with a snowy landscape scene visible in the background. The conflict occurs between figures wearing black and white samurai-like armor and figures wearing bluish peasant-like clothing. The armored figures carry swords and spears and there are various items of furniture knocked down or destroyed throughout the scene. In the center is a group of peasant figures who appear to be tied up together with legs flailing. There is a dividing wall placed left of center separating two sides of the room. There is one figure hiding in the rafters of the building.

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