Japanese Troops Landing during the Sino-Japanese War, 1894

by Nobukazu (1874 - 1944)

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Japanese Troops Landing during the Sino-Japanese War, 1894 by Nobukazu (1874 - 1944)

Original Nobukazu (1874 - 1944) Japanese Woodblock Print
Japanese Troops Landing during the Sino-Japanese War, 1894

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Senso-e - Senso-e are prints depicting wars, most often the Sino-Japanese War of 1894 - 1895 and the Russo-Japanese War in 1904 - 1905. Primarily triptychs, these images filled the journalistic need for illustrations of current activities on the battle front, but also acted as propaganda, encouraging support for the wars and fostering patriotism. These prints emphasized the bravery and success of the army and navy, using dramatic designs and bold compositions, with customers eagerly purchasing the latest prints. Some famous Meiji era artists did senso-e, including Kiyochika, Chikanobu, and Gekko. By the time the Russo-Japanese War came around, woodblock prints had fallen out of favor due to competition with photography and lithography, so fewer designs exist from this time period as compared to the Sino-Japanese War.

Japanese Troops Landing during the Sino-Japanese War, 1894 - Fantastic depiction of Japanese troops landing during the Sino-Japanese War. At right, a Japanese warships is anchored close to the shore, with small boats ferrying soldiers across the water to engage the enemy under cover of gunfire. In the center, other troops board a Chinese vessel already in flames, a shot exploding in the bow of the ship and clouds of smoke drifting up across the night sky. At left, Chinese soldiers fire cannons and guns at the approaching Japanese, one man falling backwards as he takes a shot to the chest and another tumbling into the water. A dramatic scene filled with action.

Artist - Nobukazu (1874 - 1944)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 28" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. A few creases and marks. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Japanese Troops Landing during the Sino-Japanese War, 1894 by Nobukazu (1874 - 1944)
Japanese Troops Landing during the Sino-Japanese War, 1894 by Nobukazu (1874 - 1944)

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