Bombarding the Enemy Camp as Our Second Army Lands at Jinzhou Fortress 1894

"Bombarding the Enemy Camp as Our Second Army Lands at Jinzhou Fortress" is a woodblock print created by Kobayashi Kiyochika in 1894 during the First Sino-Japanese War. The dynamic scene depicts the chaos of battle with Japanese soldiers attacking a Chinese fort. Kiyochika used bold lines and vibrant colors to capture the energy and excitement of the event, using dramatic light and shadow to highlight the action. The artist’s use of multiple panels further emphasizes the scope of the battle and the power of the Japanese military. This print, like many of Kiyochika's other works, celebrates Japanese victories and promotes national pride.