Null The Battle of Ivry, March 14, 1590
19th-century black engraving
H. 22 cm - …

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The Battle of Ivry, March 14, 1590 19th-century black engraving H. 22 cm - L. 28.5 cm

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The Battle of Ivry, March 14, 1590 19th-century black engraving H. 22 cm - L. 28.5 cm

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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), land battle between the forces of Meji Japan and Qing China. Battle triptychs were produced in large numbers during the Sino-Japanese and Russo-Japanese wars to satisfy widespread interest in the progress of the imperial army and maintain popular support for the conflicts. The prints idealised 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 Dimensions: 14 1/4 x 27 1/2 in., (36 x 70 cm.) All panels are connected. Foxing throughout. Edges and folds are creased. Red pigment slightly smudged. Tearing along the fold of first and second panel from bottom to the middle. Tearing of seconf and third panel in middle and at each corner.

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