At His Official Residence of Liukungtao, Ting Ju-chang, Entrusting His Will to Cheng Pi-kuang, Decides to Commit Suicide Bearing the Blame for Defeat (Ryukōtō kansha ni Tei Joshō isho o Tei Hekikō e takushi shū ni kawarite kesshi o hakaru zu)

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At His Official Residence of Liukungtao, Ting Ju-chang, Entrusting His Will to Cheng Pi-kuang, Decides to Commit Suicide Bearing the Blame for Defeat (Ryukōtō kansha ni Tei Joshō isho o Tei Hekikō e takushi shū ni kawarite kesshi o hakaru zu)

1895

Migita Toshihide (Japanese, 1862–1925)

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Object Details

Title:

At His Official Residence of Liukungtao, Ting Ju-chang, Entrusting His Will to Cheng Pi-kuang, Decides to Commit Suicide Bearing the Blame for Defeat (Ryukōtō kansha ni Tei Joshō isho o Tei Hekikō e takushi shū ni kawarite kesshi o hakaru zu)

Date:

1895

Artist:

Migita Toshihide (Japanese, 1862–1925)

Medium:

Color woodcut triptych

Dimensions:

Sheet (ōban tate-e triptych): approximately 15 1/2 × 31 1/2 inches (39.4 × 80 cm)

Classification:

Prints

Credit Line:

Purchased with funds contributed by Peter A. Benoliel, 1976

Accession Number:

1976-75-222a--c

Geography:

Made in Japan, Asia

Context:

Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912) Reign: Meiji Emperor (1868-1912)

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