Genpei War, Taira no Tomomori, 12th Century
Entitled: "Iwai shijyaku no mukan no tayu atsumori"; shows Iwai Shijaku, an actor, portraying the warrior Taira no Atsumori riding on horseback through crashing waves to escape the Minamoto warriors. Taira no Atsumori (1169-1184) was a samurai famous for his early death in single combat. At the Battle of Ichi-no-Tani, Atsumori engaged Kumagai Naozane, an ally of the Minamoto, and was killed. Kumagai had a son the same age as Atsumori. Kumagai's great remorse as told in the tale, coupled with his taking of priestly vows, caused this otherwise unremarkable event to become well known for its tragedy. Woodcut by Toyokuni Utagawa, circa 1830-35.
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