Comments - Bold image from the Sino-Japanese War of the Japanese Second Army overtaking the Chinese battery at Weihaiwei. At top center, a Japanese soldier sends two enemies tumbling over the edge of a stone tower as a compatriot waves the national flag behind him and buglers sound the victory. On the lower level at left, a few wounded Chinese crawl about the terrace, one clasping his hand together as he pleads for mercy. A shot explode in the wintry gray sky in a puff of orange tinted smoke, with Japanese warships on the water beyond. A terrific composition, beautifully detailed with a spattering of gofun (white pigment) to simulate falling snow. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has this image in its collection.

Artist - Toshiaki (1864 - 1921)

Image Size - 14" x 27 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Pinhole in top right corner of each panel, repaired. Slight toning. Please see photos for details. Good overall.