Product Description Takamori Saigo was a Japanese samurai, politician, and military man who was active from the end of the Edo period to the early Meiji period. He is known as one of the three great men of the Meiji Restoration. Basic Information Born: January 23, 1828 (December 7, 1827, in the old Japanese calendar) Died: September 24, 1877 (Meiji 10) Birthplace: Kagoshima, Satsuma Province (present-day Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture) Common name: Kichinosuke Pen name: Nanshu Overview of Career Starting as a Satsuma Domain samurai: Born into a low-ranking samurai family, he was favored by the lord of the domain, Nariakira Shimazu. Political activities at the end of the Edo period: He went to Edo and Kyoto at the order of the domain and was involved in the movement to revere the Emperor and expel the barbarians. After Nariakira's death, he was temporarily out of favor, but he returned to the forefront of politics. Overthrow of the shogunate and the Meiji Restoration: He realized the alliance between the Satsuma and Choshu domains (Satcho Alliance) and led the movement to overthrow the shogunate. He contributed to the Meiji Restoration in 1868 and held important positions in the new government. The Korean Expedition and resignation: He resigned in 1873 due to a conflict over the Korean Expedition within the Meiji government and returned to Kagoshima. The Satsuma Rebellion and his death: In 1877, he launched the Satsuma Rebellion with dissatisfied former samurai who opposed the government. He was defeated by the government army and is said to have committed suicide in Kagoshima. Evaluation and Influence Although he was labeled a "rebel" for rebelling against the Meiji government, he was popular with the people as a "hero" and was later rehabilitated. He is known as a person who valued the spirit of "Revere Heaven and Love People." A bronze statue of him (with a dog) is erected in Ueno Park. Mounting dimensions (including the axis tips) ★ Approximately 46 x 193 Paper dimensions ★ Approximately 29 x 110 ・There are signs of yellowing, creasing, and damage. ・Please note that there may be slight differences in color between the images shown and the actual product. ・If you hang paintings, etc., on the wall after purchasing them, please make sure to check the strength of the cords and fittings. We also recommend that you check regularly to see if the strength has deteriorated. ・Please take a good look at the images and understand that this is a used item before purchasing. ※Regarding works with the name of a specific artist in the product title of art objects. [Genuine] A work that can be guaranteed to be genuine. If it is judged to be a forgery by a public appraisal institution within 90 days from the date of purchase, we will refund the purchase price after you return the work. The buyer is responsible for appraisal fees and other expenses. [Copy] All works that are suspected of not being genuine are labeled as copies. Please confirm the above before purchasing.