Illustration of the Invasion of China during Which Our Troops Fought Fiercely in Ice and Snow at Haicheng and Major-General Oshima Bravely Faced the Enemy, 1895

by Beisaku (1864 - 1903)

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Illustration of the Invasion of China during Which Our Troops Fought Fiercely in Ice and Snow at Haicheng and Major-General Oshima Bravely Faced the Enemy, 1895   by Beisaku (1864 - 1903)

Original Beisaku (1864 - 1903) Japanese Woodblock Print
Illustration of the Invasion of China during Which Our Troops Fought Fiercely in Ice and Snow at Haicheng and Major-General Oshima Bravely Faced the Enemy, 1895

Comments - Handsome triptych depicting a scene from the Battle of Haicheng during the Sino-Japanese War. Meiji Imperial troops are positioned on a hilltop, firing cannons across the valley at the enemy. A Major-General Oshima sits on horseback at right, watching the progress of the battle, surrounded by several officers. Below troops head out across the snowy landscape, a bugler in the rear sounding the attack. Three large bare trees, their trunks covered with snow, dominate the composition, and the cold gray colors invoke the bleakness of the bitter setting. A terrific image with touches of embossing in the piles of snow at bottom center. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has this image in its collection.

Artist - Beisaku (1864 - 1903)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 27 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Three panels, not attached at the seams. Slight paper remnants on reverse from previous backing. Vertical center fold in center panel. A few small holes, slight separation at bottom of fold line, repaired, blends well. Slight soiling and rubbing. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Illustration of the Invasion of China during Which Our Troops Fought Fiercely in Ice and Snow at Haicheng and Major-General Oshima Bravely Faced the Enemy, 1895   by Beisaku (1864 - 1903)
Illustration of the Invasion of China during Which Our Troops Fought Fiercely in Ice and Snow at Haicheng and Major-General Oshima Bravely Faced the Enemy, 1895   by Beisaku (1864 - 1903)

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