The Battle at Ichinotani, from The Tale of the Heike (Heike monogatari)

Black and white ink painting on six panels. A large, multi-story building with tiled roofs and multiple levels extends from the bottom right towards the center. The building has a large open area with many people. A bridge connects to a smaller building. A body of water curves from the bottom left towards the center. Trees line the water and people on horseback ride along the shore. Clouds are throughout, including underneath the buildings. Mountains are in the background on the right.

Artwork Details

Date: 17th century
Medium: One of a pair of six-panel folding screens; ink, color, gold, and gold leaf on paper
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 600 × 295 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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