Russo-Japanese War - Russian Admiral before the Czar

Artist Kobayashi Kiyochika (Japanese, 1847 - 1915)

Series Publisher Matsuki Heikichi

Date1904

Place of ManufactureAsia

Mediumwoodcut Medium Remarks: coloured inks

DimensionsOverall (sheet measurements): 37.4 x 25.4 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineGift of Cynthia Field

Object number2006.027.004

DescriptionHumorous depiction of two male characters. One is dressed in a turban and robes (Russian Czar), holding a very large sword with a large shield in front. The other character (Russian commander) is kneeling in uniform and is presenting a number of small damaged ships, while he tries to explain his navy's defeat by the Japanese.
Colour: multi-coloured

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