Our Troops Take Rongcheng Bay and Make a Landing, 1895

by Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)

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Our Troops Take Rongcheng Bay and Make a Landing, 1895 by Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)

Original Kiyochika (1847 - 1915) Japanese Woodblock Print
Our Troops Take Rongcheng Bay and Make a Landing, 1895

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.

Comments - Fantastic illustration of a Japanese boat making a landing at Rongcheng Bay during the Sino-Japanese War. Sailors row through the tossing surf as an officer stands in the center as a lone Chinese soldier lies on the rocky shore at right, waves washing over him. Additional ships can be seen in silhouette at upper left, following this first boat. A dramatic composition with soft color and beautiful shading in the water, also in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Artist - Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 27 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels. A few small holes and thinning spots, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a couple small spots. Please see photos for details.

Our Troops Take Rongcheng Bay and Make a Landing, 1895 by Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)
Our Troops Take Rongcheng Bay and Make a Landing, 1895 by Kiyochika (1847 - 1915)

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