Scene from naval battles in the Sino-Japanese War
Woodblock Print
Ukiyo-e
1894
19th Century
47.0 x 82.0 cm
Hong Kong Maritime Museum
Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847 – 1915)
Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915) vividly captured Meiji Japan's transformation through striking woodblock prints & illustrations, pioneering 'kōsen-ga' light effects.
Hong Kong Maritime Museum (Hong Kong, People's Republic of China)
Experience the breathtaking views of Victoria Harbour at the Hong Kong Maritime Museum while exploring an iconic collection of ancient ship models and pirate lore that brings the city's seafaring history to life.
About this artwork
- Title: Scene from naval battles in the Sino-Japanese War
- Artist: Kobayashi Kiyochika
- Year: 1894
- Original dimensions: 47.0 x 82.0 cm
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Hong Kong Maritime Museum
- Medium: Woodblock Print
- Period: 19th Century
- Corpus context: meiji era transformation , sino-japanese war history
Quick Facts
- Dimensions: 47 x 82 cm
- Artistic style: Ukiyo-e, kōsen-ga light effects
- Artist: Kobayashi Kiyochika
- Subject or theme: Naval warfare and Meiji-era conflict
- Title: Scene from naval battles in the Sino-Japanese War