Yoshitoshi (1839 – 1892), “Evening Rain at Nagashino”

Notes: Burnishing in the rain and gauffrage used in the crane's feathers. 'Eight Views from Fine Tales of Warriors', is Yoshitoshi's first triptych series, published early in his career. This scene depicts the siege of Nagashino Castle. Torii Katsutaka was sent to get help and managed to evade the guards, but he insisted on returning to his comrades. Meanwhile, Takeda Katsuyori had fastened bells to the cables on the castle’s exit which gave the alarm and frightened a flock of herons. Subsequently, Torii Katsutaka was captured and died a samurai’s death shouting hold fast to his comrades.