Description: This woodblock print is part of a series of battle triptychs under the title "The First Sino-Japanese War" depicting the Battle of Jiuliancheng (Battle of Yalu River), the land battle between the forces of Meiji Japan and Qing China. Publisher: Sekiguchi Seijiro. Battle triptychs were produced in large numbers during the Sino - Japanese and the Russo - Japanese wars to satisfy widespread interest in the progress of the imperial army and maintain popular support for the conflicts. The prints idealized the heroism of Japanese troops risking their lives for the emperor. Shuko Tomita (1868-?) was a Japanese woodblock print artist from the 19th Century who created depictions of the First Sino-Japanese War. Japan - 1894. The red pigment is slightly smudged. Tearing along the fold of the first and second panels from the bottom to the middle. Tearing of second and third panels in the middle and at each corner. Dimensions 14 1/4 x 27 1/2 in., (36 x 70 cm.)Condition: All panels are connected. Foxing throughout. Edges and folds are creased. JapanJapanese EmpireMeiji JapanJapanese ArtUkiyo-eukiyoeJapanese Woodblock PrintsMilitary Art And CollectiblesAntiquesOriental ArtFar East AsiaArtwork in PaperWall ArtWall DecorHome DecorationHouse Decor Accents
Price: 255 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
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Primary Material: Paper
Artist: Shuko Tomita
Japanese Era: Meiji
Color: Multi-Color
World Region: Far East
Title 2: Battle of Yalu River
Title: Battle of Jiuliancheng
Publisher: Sekiguchi Seijiro
Century: 19th Century AD
Region of Origin: Japan
Printing Year: 1894
number Of Panels: 3
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Theme: Militaria
Technique: Color woodblock print
Serie: The First Sino Japanese War
Age: 1850-1899
