De heroîsche strijd en bezetting van Jiuliancheng 1894

Adachi Ginkō's woodblock print, "De heroïsche strijd en bezetting van Jiuliancheng," depicts a dramatic scene of a battle during the First Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895). This print, created in 1894, showcases Ginkō's masterful use of color and detail in capturing the chaos of the battle. The dynamic composition highlights the bravery and skill of the Japanese soldiers as they engage in combat, with smoke and explosions filling the air. This powerful visual representation provides a glimpse into the history of the war and its impact on Japanese society during this pivotal period.