
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Kusunoki Masashige before the Battle at Minato River
Kamisaka Sekka
- Date
- c. 1918
- Medium
- Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
Kusunoki Masashige, a 14th-century warrior, is today seen as the epitome of samurai loyalty. In the Battle of Minato River 1336, he fought for the Emperor against the Ashikaga clan rebels. Kamisaka Sekka depicted him here in battle armor and surrounded by attendants preparing for the fight. Japan, Asia
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