Comments - Dramatic scene of the surrender of Port Arthur by the Chinese during the Sino-Japanese War. At right, a Japanese officer drags a Chinese soldier by the wrist as he threatens another with his sword. His enemy pleads for mercy, clasping his hands together as he backs away. Explosions send the gunners manning a large cannon into the air, with Japanese troops approaching at left, one man gripping his gun overhead with both hands like a club. Japanese warships can be faintly seen in the distance at right past the crenellated walls. A great design, beautifully drawn. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has this image in its collection.
Artist - Gekko (1859 - 1920)
Image Size - 14 1/8" x 28 1/4" + margins as shown
Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Pinhole in top right corner of each panel, small thinning spot, repaired. Slight toning, a few creases and small spots, ink notation in top margin. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
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