Kato Kiyomasa gaining meritorious war service at Shizugatake
by Ogata Gekko
by Ogata Gekko
$500–$8,000. Common subjects: $500–$1,500. Key value factors: Gekko's prolific output makes most of his work affordable. Quality varies significantly.
Kato Kiyomasa gaining merit at Shizugatake—the 1583 battle where Kato Kiyomasa, one of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's most loyal generals, distinguished himself in the fighting that destroyed Shibata Katsuie—is a subject from the violent transition period between Sengoku warlordism and the Toyotomi unification. Kato, later famous for his campaigns in Korea and his tiger hunting, appears here in his first moment of recognized military excellence.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Kato Kiyomasa gaining meritorious war service at Shizugatake was created by Ogata Gekko (尾形月耕).
Kato Kiyomasa gaining meritorious war service at Shizugatake depicts figures, snow scenes, and warriors.
