Overweldigende overwinning van het keizerrijk bij de hevige strijd om Pyongyang 1894

This woodblock print by Utagawa Kokunimasa, titled "Overweldigende overwinning van het keizerrijk bij de hevige strijd om Pyongyang" (Overwhelming victory of the Empire in the fierce battle for Pyongyang), depicts a dramatic scene from the First Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895). Created in 1894, the print showcases the Japanese victory over the Qing dynasty, with the Japanese soldiers shown as valiant and triumphant, while the Chinese soldiers are depicted as defeated and scattered. The dynamic composition, vivid colors, and detailed depiction of the battle make this a powerful and impactful example of Japanese woodblock printing.