Two Heroes Open the Gate at Pyongyang

Artist Sui (Japanese)

Series Publisher Takahashi Yuzaburo

Date1894-95

Place of ManufactureAsia

Mediumwoodcut, coloured inks

DimensionsOverall (sheet;wi= three sections mounted together; oban size): 37 x 72.6 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LinePurchased with funds provided by Barry Till

Object number2005.009.001 a-c

Descriptiontriptych; Two Japanese soldiers reached the front gate of the fortress at Pyongyang. They are trying to open the gate and battling with Chinese guards. The first soldier is named Harada Jukichi and the second figure is meant to be an officer named Lieutenant Mimura Ikutaro.

Colour: black;orange;yellow;blue;purple

Status

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