Hideo Takeda (1944-
Minamoto Clan at the Dan-no-Ura Battle
- Category
- Japanese | Warriors War And Legend
- Series
- Genpei
- Publisher
- Self published
large silkscreen, 52.8 cm × 66.4 cm
Excellent impression, colour and condition. Edition 77/200
From Hideo Takeda's series depicting the Genpei Wars (1180-1185) which is without doubt one of the great modern series of Japanese Prints. He exhibited at the British Museum in The Japanese Cartoon Tradition, 1993.The Genji (Minamoto) clan, led by Minamoto no Yoshitsune, defeated the Taira (Heike) clan at the battle of Dan-no-Ura in 1185. The battle was the last one between the Genji and the Heike. Signed Hideo Takeda Edition 77/200
Reference. Takeda Hideo and the Japanese Cartoon Tradition at The British Museum
£1780