$500–$8,000. Common subjects: $500–$1,500. Key value factors: Gekko's prolific output makes most of his work affordable. Quality varies significantly.
Lieutenant General Yamaji—likely Yamaji Motoharu, who commanded forces during the Sino-Japanese War's critical Manchurian campaigns—appears in the portrait series of military commanders that paralleled the individual soldier commemorations. The general's portrait would have shown full military dress with appropriate rank insignia, the composed authority of high command rendered in contrast to the dynamic action of the battle triptychs.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Lieutenant General Yamaji … was created by Ogata Gekko (尾形月耕) in January 1895.
Lieutenant General Yamaji … depicts figures, warriors, and portraits.
Lieutenant General Yamaji … measures 36.2 × 24.4 cm (Oban format).
