The Invasion of the City of Niuzhuang by the Japanese Army
Artist
Utagawa Kokunimasa
(Japanese, 1874 - 1944)
Engraver
Toku
Series Publisher
Kiya (Komori) Sojiro
Date1895
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumwoodcut
Medium Remarks: coloured inks
DimensionsOverall (support; each sheet c. 23.5 wi; image c. 36.0 ht): 36.6 x 71.5 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineAsian Art Purchase Fund
Object number1987.025.001 a-c
DescriptionA triptych depicting the invasion of a Chinese city by the Japanese army. The men are fighting with swords & shotguns. In the background these is much smoke & fire.Status
Not on viewUtagawa Kokunimasa
Kobayashi Toshimitsu