Katagiri Katsumoto and Kimura Shigenari

Catalog note / 解説

Katagiri Katsumoto(1556-1615) and Kimura Shigenari were powerful samurai under Toyotomi Hideyoshi. This series of prints were mounted as an album at one time, and it explains the backing. This is the reason why the colors are still vivid and bright. Although there are creases and fold lines, there is no loss of color, so the lines are not that noticeable. This series was originally published as newpaper supplements by Matsuki Heikichi from 1886 to 1890, and included 52 prints by 7 artists. Each print showed a famous person from Japanes history. The Lofty Ambition of the title is a Confucian concept meaning righteous determination that would inspire others. Henry D. Smith II, Kiyochika - Art…