The Triumphant Return of the Japanese Army after the Great Victory at Seonghwan by Kobayashi Ikuhide

The Triumphant Return of the Japanese Army after the Great Victory at Seonghwan c. 1894

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"The Triumphant Return of the Japanese Army after the Great Victory at Seonghwan" is a woodblock print by Kobayashi Ikuhide that depicts a triumphant procession of Japanese soldiers. The print was created in 1894, following the Battle of Seonghwan in the First Sino-Japanese War. The image portrays a line of soldiers marching through a landscape with flags and banners, highlighting the victory of the Japanese forces. This print, showcasing the Japanese military's victory, reflects the political climate of the period and offers insight into Japanese nationalism at the time.

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After a rebellion among the Korean population in the summer of 1894, the Korean court was compelled to invoke the help of the Chinese army. When Japan became involved, the conflict rapidly escalated. The first fights broke out at the end of July. The Japanese scored a major victory at the Battle of Seonghwan. Here we see their triumphant return to the capital of Seoul.