The artwork, titled “Oda Nobunaga fighting with another warrior whom he knocks off a building into a raging inferno,” was created by artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi in the year 1880. It belongs to the Ukiyo-e art movement and is categorized under the genre of battle painting.
In the artwork, the figure of Oda Nobunaga is depicted in the act of combat, forcefully pushing another warrior off a structure into an intense blaze below. Nobunaga’s attire is intricately detailed, characterized by dynamic folds and vivid colors, capturing the motion and intensity of the moment. The flames in the background are depicted with swirling patterns that amplify the peril and chaos of the scene. The expression and posture of the falling warrior convey a dramatic sense of defeat and desperation. The composition exemplifies the detailed and dynamic style of Ukiyo-e, portraying an intense and vivid snapshot of historical conflict.
