Geïllustreerd nieuwsblad over de Chinees-Japanse Oorlog - deel 4 1894

This cover illustration for a news publication about the Sino-Japanese War, created by artist Kubota Beisen in 1894, features a stylized chrysanthemum flower with a striking black and white contrast. The delicate yet bold lines evoke a sense of traditional Japanese art, while the subject matter reflects the historical context of the war. This piece, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides a glimpse into 19th-century Japanese visual culture and its engagement with contemporary events.