The First Division Advancing on Fengtienfu (Daiichigun Hotenfu shingeki no zu) 1894

"The First Division Advancing on Fengtienfu (Daiichigun Hotenfu shingeki no zu)" is a woodblock print by Ogata Gekko depicting the First Division of the Imperial Japanese Army during the First Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895. The print shows a Japanese officer on horseback leading his troops towards Fengtienfu, now known as Shenyang, China. The battle scene is rendered in a dynamic style that showcases the artist's mastery of the woodblock medium, capturing the chaos and urgency of the conflict. This print is a valuable historical artifact that provides insight into Japanese military ambitions and artistic representations of war during the Meiji era.