Lang leve het grote keizerlijke Japan! Afbeelding van de grote overwinning te Pyongyang. 1894 - 1899

This woodblock print, created by Mizuno Toshikata between 1894 and 1899, depicts a triumphant scene of Japanese soldiers during the First Sino-Japanese War. The artwork, titled "Long live the great Imperial Japan! Image of the great victory at Pyongyang", showcases a group of Japanese soldiers advancing under the moonlight, with a commanding officer on horseback in the foreground. The artist's dynamic composition and use of vibrant colors, combined with the dramatic depiction of the battle, captures the excitement and patriotism surrounding Japan's victory over China. This work exemplifies the popular genre of "gaikoku e" (foreign pictures), which emerged during the late 19th century in Japan, reflecting the nation's modernization and growing influence in the East Asian region. The print is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into Japan's history and its artistic response to major political events.