The Attack on, and Occupation of, Tianzhuangtai 1895

"The Attack on, and Occupation of, Tianzhuangtai" is a woodblock print by Kobayashi Kiyochika, a prominent artist of the late 19th century. Created in 1895, the artwork depicts the Japanese military in a snowstorm as they advance on a Chinese fortress during the First Sino-Japanese War. The diagonal lines of the snow create a sense of motion and chaos, emphasizing the harsh conditions and the struggle of the battle. Kiyochika's use of woodblock printing, a traditional Japanese art form, captured the realism and immediacy of the conflict, making it a powerful and evocative example of war art.