Aanval op Pyongyang: ons leger neemt de vijandelijke nederzetting over 1894

This woodblock print by Mizuno Toshikata, titled "Aanval op Pyongyang: ons leger neemt de vijandelijke nederzetting over," depicts a scene from the First Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895. The print vividly portrays the Japanese victory over the Qing Dynasty forces in the battle of Pyongyang, with soldiers firing cannons and wielding swords. The artist's dramatic use of perspective and dynamic compositions heighten the sense of action and tension. The print showcases the rise of Japanese nationalism and military power at the end of the 19th century.