Japan's Great Naval Battle against the Chinese, 1894

by Meiji era artist (unsigned)

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Japan's Great Naval Battle against the Chinese, 1894 by Meiji era artist (unsigned)

Original Meiji era Japanese Woodblock Print
Japan's Great Naval Battle against the Chinese, 1894

Comments - Handsome depiction of a naval battle during the Sino-Japanese War. In the center, a Chinese ship is engulfed in smoke and surrounded by a red orange halo of light. Japanese sailors ferry small boats over to the enemy ship at left, climbing a rope ladder to board and engaging in fighting on deck. A dramatic, action-filled scene.

Artist - Meiji era artist (unsigned)

Image Size - 13 5/8" x 27 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Slight separation along vertical fold at edge of left panel, repaired. Slight soiling, faint ink offsetting, a few creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall

Japan's Great Naval Battle against the Chinese, 1894 by Meiji era artist (unsigned)
Japan's Great Naval Battle against the Chinese, 1894 by Meiji era artist (unsigned)

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