The Naval Battle and Capture of Haiyang Island (Kaiyoto senryo kaisen no zu) 1894

This woodblock print by Ogata Gekko, titled *The Naval Battle and Capture of Haiyang Island* (1894), depicts a dramatic scene from the First Sino-Japanese War. The print showcases the power of the Japanese navy in a victorious naval battle, capturing Haiyang Island (modern-day Taiwan). The scene is full of action, with ships firing cannons and billowing smoke, as well as swirling waves and a mountainous background. This image is a testament to the influence of Western technology on Japanese art at the turn of the 20th century. The detailed portrayal of the battle is typical of the *ukiyo-e* tradition, a genre of Japanese woodblock printing popular in the Edo period.