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KOTO  ( ? - ?)		The Japanese army in heavy combat - depicting a battle from the beginning of the Sino-Japanese war in July 1894 -
		Signed:                     Koto, with artist's seal Date:                         29 July, 1894 Size:                          oban triptych (c. 37 x 74 cms / 14 1/2" x 29 1/8") Condition: Excellent impression and color, in fine condition, except for being slightly trimmed due to former album mount. The three sheets are combined. Original album backing.. ref. no.:  # 601812 Price:  € 190.00

KOTO was a disciple of Ogata GEKKO (1859-1920). Apart from this work, another triptych from the Sino-Japanese war (Chaikin no. 55, op.cit.) and a double triptych depicting a panoramic view of the victory of Port Arthur in the Russo-Japanese war, published in 1904, are known. Suggested reading: - Nathan Chaikin, "The Sino-Japanese War (1894-95)"; privately printed, 1983. - E. de Sabato Swinton, "In Battle's Light"; Worcester Art Museum, Massachusetts; 1991.

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