Hurrah for Japan! The Victory Song of Pyongyang, 1894

by Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)

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Hurrah for Japan! The Victory Song of Pyongyang, 1894 by Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)

Original Kiyochika (1847 - 1915) Japanese Woodblock Print
Hurrah for Japan! The Victory Song of Pyongyang, 1894

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.

Artist - Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)

Image Size - 14" x 27 5/8" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels, backed with paper. Slight toning and soiling, a few wrinkles and creases, light stain. Please see photos for details.

Hurrah for Japan! The Victory Song of Pyongyang, 1894 by Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)
Hurrah for Japan! The Victory Song of Pyongyang, 1894 by Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)

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