Nachtelijke aanval van onze gewapende troepen op het Chinese kamp te Pyongyang. 1894

Kobayashi Kiyochika's woodblock print, "Nachtelijke aanval van onze gewapende troepen op het Chinese kamp te Pyongyang" (Night Attack of Our Armed Forces on the Chinese Camp at Pyongyang), depicts a dramatic scene from the First Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895). The print showcases the Japanese military's nighttime raid on a Chinese camp, captured in dynamic strokes and vibrant colors. Kiyochika, known for his war-themed prints, uses a combination of realism and stylized elements to capture the intensity and chaos of the battle, highlighting the historical importance of the event. The work is a valuable record of a pivotal moment in Japanese history.