Ons leger wint een grote overwinning bij Pyongyang in Korea, met overgave van het dorp - Een deel van de derde divisie valt Pyongyang aan 1894

This woodblock print, "Ons leger wint een grote overwinning bij Pyongyang in Korea, met overgave van het dorp - Een deel van de derde divisie valt Pyongyang aan," by Utagawa Kokunimasa (1874-1944) depicts a key moment in the First Sino-Japanese War. The print depicts a scene of a fierce battle between Japanese and Chinese soldiers, highlighting the Japanese victory. The image includes a detailed depiction of Japanese soldiers, both on foot and on horseback, amidst a chaotic battleground. Kokunimasa utilizes bold colors and dynamic compositions to convey the drama and intensity of the moment. The scene, set against a backdrop of towering cliffs and a distant city, evokes the geographic landscape of Korea and emphasizes the importance of the battle. This piece serves as a valuable historical document showcasing the visual language of Japanese war imagery during a pivotal period of national expansion.