Lang leve Japan! Overwinningslied bij Pyongyang 1894

"Lang leve Japan! Overwinningslied bij Pyongyang" (1894) by Kobayashi Kiyochika is a woodblock print depicting a scene of Japanese victory in the First Sino-Japanese War. Kiyochika, a prominent artist of the period, captures the triumph of the Japanese forces over the Chinese army at Pyongyang, Korea. The print, known as a "yōga" for its Western-inspired style, showcases a dramatic scene of Japanese soldiers celebrating their victory over the defeated Chinese army, with a triumphant Japanese general riding a horse in the foreground. This work exemplifies the artistic documentation of the era and highlights Japan's rise as a modern military power in the late 19th century.