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KIYOCHIKA, Kobayashi  (1847 - 1915)		'He alone opened the Genbu-Gate in spite of heavy fire' (Heijo Genbumon heishi sento no zu)
		Signed:                     Kiyochika, with two artist's seals Date:                         November 1894 Publisher:                Matsuki Heikichi Size:                          oban triptych (c. 37 x 73 cms / 14 1/2" x 28 3/4" overall);                                    three separate sheets Condition: Very good impression and color; left panel only: a faint, inconspicuous fold mark and slight thinning in top left margin, else very good condition. ref. no.:  # 601806 Price:  € 180.00 (reserved)

The soldier, Harada Jukichi, who had opened the Genbun-Gate to the Japanese army, is watching the continuation of the Pyöng-Yang battle and the Chinese retreat. - See also a depiction by  TOSHIKATA  in this gallery section showing the soldier fighting the Chinese defenders on the wall of the Genbun-Gate all by himself. - Reference: - Nathan Chaikin, "The Sino-Japanese War (1894-95)"; privately printed, 1983; no. 39.

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