Use of Electric Light at the Time of Attack on Pyongyang, Korea, 1894

by Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)

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Use of Electric Light at the Time of Attack on Pyongyang, Korea, 1894 by Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)

Original Kiyochika (1847 - 1915) Japanese Woodblock Print
Use of Electric Light at the Time of Attack on Pyongyang, Korea, 1894

Comments - Dramatic nighttime scene from the Sino-Japanese War of Japanese troops bombarding a fort at Pyongyang, Korea. Troops man cannon at the water's edge at left, while soldiers in silhouette atop a rocky rise aim an electric spotlight at the target, sending a shaft of light beaming across the dark sky. An officer sits behind a portable desk behind the men, and a cloud of smoke rises from the muzzle of one of the guns. Shells explode at right, creating clouds of orange smoke, the entire area surrounded by a circular halo of eerie orange light. A striking design, beautifully shaded.

Artist - Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)

Image Size - 28" x 13 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Three separate panels. A few small holes and losses repaired from reverse. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Use of Electric Light at the Time of Attack on Pyongyang, Korea, 1894 by Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)
Use of Electric Light at the Time of Attack on Pyongyang, Korea, 1894 by Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)

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