Maneuvers by Three Categories of French and English Soldiers (Furansu Igirisu sanhei ōchōren no zu) 1867

This woodblock print, titled "Maneuvers by Three Categories of French and English Soldiers", was created by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi in 1867. It depicts a dramatic scene of military drills with French and English soldiers marching in formation, highlighting the modernization of the Japanese military during the Meiji Restoration. Yoshitoshi, a prominent figure in the late Edo period, skillfully captures the dynamism of the scene through bold lines and vibrant colors. The print showcases the artist's signature style of detailed imagery and evocative composition, typical of the "ukiyo-e" genre.