Uitzicht op de zeeslag nabij Dagushan 1894

"Uitzicht op de zeeslag nabij Dagushan" is an 1894 woodblock print by an anonymous Japanese artist depicting a naval battle. The scene portrays numerous warships engaged in combat, with smoke and explosions filling the air. The artist's detailed portrayal of the ships and the dynamic composition capture the intensity of the battle. The print reflects the growing importance of naval power in 19th-century Japan and its involvement in the First Sino-Japanese War. This print is a valuable historical document illustrating a crucial moment in Japan's modernization and its rise to prominence in East Asia.