Hideo Takeda

Death of Taira Kiyomori, 1985

Silkscreen  
25.5 x 21 in

Description: Highly dramatic image of a tightly tattoed Devil grasping the seated Taira Kiyomori from behind, whose white, nude body is in stark contrast to that of his adversary. The clearly outlined fingers appear like red hair on Taira's head and shoulders. In the background flame-like color swirls.

Issued: 1985

Medium: silkscreen with metallic inks

Edition: 136/185

Condition: pristine

Image Size: 19 x 25 inches

Sheet Size: 15.5 x 21 inches

Signed: in pencil Hideo Takeda

Sealed: embossed lower right

Publisher: Hideo Takeda

Series: Genpei

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