Oorlogsheld: onze kapitein-luitenant ter zee Hirose Takeo 1904

"Oorlogsheld: onze kapitein-luitenant ter zee Hirose Takeo" (War Hero: Our Captain-Lieutenant at Sea Hirose Takeo) is a woodblock print by Ôkura Kôtô depicting a dramatic moment during the Russo-Japanese War of 1904. The print shows Captain Hirose, a revered figure in the Japanese Navy, on the deck of his ship amidst a flurry of explosions and billowing smoke. This powerful and dynamic image celebrates Hirose's bravery and serves as a visual testament to the sacrifices made during the war. The use of bold lines and vibrant colors evokes the intensity of the scene, while the inclusion of text in Japanese further highlights the importance of the event and the figure of Hirose.