Kusunoki Masashige Reading to His Troops at the Temple Shitennōji 1878

"Kusunoki Masashige Reading to His Troops at the Temple Shitennōji" is a woodblock print by the Japanese artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi. It depicts the legendary warrior Kusunoki Masashige, a celebrated figure in Japanese history, reading to his troops during the 1336 Siege of Shitennōji. The print features vibrant colors and detailed illustration of traditional Japanese costumes, armor and weapons, and offers a glimpse into a critical moment in Japanese history. This artwork showcases Yoshitoshi's mastery of the ukiyo-e style, a popular art form in Japan during the Edo period.