Hideo Takeda Genpei | Battle of The Genji & The Heike | Battle at Fuji River | Hand Signed #64894

From Hideo Takeda’s series ‘Genpei’, this limited edition silkscreen print is titled Battle at Fuji River. The series chronicles the battles between the Taira and Minamoto clan’s in 12th century Japan. It is number 145 of 185 and has been hand signed by the artist.

Size (approximately): 48cm x 63cm

Hideo Takeda stands as a unique force in Japanese art, captivating audiences around the world with his ever-evolving style. Spanning a diverse career, Takeda’s work defies categorization, constantly reinventing itself across mediums such as paintings, woodblock prints, and illustrations. His art is known for blending the refined elements of traditional Japanese prints with the dynamic energy of Western cartoons and intricate textile designs. The result is a visual language that is both strikingly bold, playfully surreal, and profoundly beautiful.

Born in Osaka in 1948, Takeda pursued his artistic passion at Tama Art University, where he specialized in sculpture. Yet, it was his drawings and paper-based works that truly brought him acclaim. Shortly after graduating, he was honored with the Bungei-Shunju Cartoon Award in 1976. This early success set the stage for his long and illustrious career, which includes a landmark solo exhibition at the British Museum in 1993. Today, his creations are celebrated in the permanent collections of renowned museums and institutions around the globe.