Comments - Interesting scene of the Japanese response to the Korean uprising known as the Imo Incident, which took place on July 23, 1882. Some Korean military units in Seoul revolted, attacking government officials and Japanese military advisors and diplomats. The Japanese minister to Korea, Hanabusa Yoshitada, barely escaped with the assistance of a British ship. In return, the Japanese sent Hanabusa back to Seoul accompanied by four naval warships, three cargo ships, and a battalion of soldiers. Here, left scene shows military leaders and diplomats and Japanese troops gathered in front of a Japanese warship, a national flag flying proudly at right. The left panel includes Navy Rear Admiral Nirei, Daisho ei Shigeru, Foreign Affairs Minister Inoue, Consul Kondo, Head Chamberlain Yamaguchi, Takeda Kunitaro, and Sugiyama Shosa. At right, the uniformed officer with a red name cartouche is Military Police Captain Arima Akira. The right page is divided diagonally to show the conflict, with a wounded Korean soldier on his knees screaming in pain as blood flows from his neck. Another man cowers on the ground, hiding his head beneath his hands as shots explode in the night sky overhead. Nicely colored and detailed, with a dusting of mica across the night sky. A fascinating subject for a student of military history.

Artist - Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 18 1/2"

Condition - This print with excellent color as shown. Two separate panels. Slight soiling, a few light creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.