Fierce Battle of Japanese and Chinese Troops on a Pontoon Bridge at Jiuliancheng
17726
From: Japan
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Title | Fierce Battle of Japanese and Chinese Troops on a Pontoon Bridge at Jiuliancheng |
| Native Name | Nishiki-e |
| Object Number | 17726 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Japanese |
| Provenience | Japan |
| Creator | Toshimitsu | Katada Chojiro 片田長治郞 |
| Period | Meiji |
| Date Made | 1895 |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Paper | Ink |
| Technique | Woodblock Printed |
| Iconography | Battle at Jiuliancheng | Soldiers |
| Inscription Language | Japanese Language |
| Description | Woodblock print of battle scene from Sino-Japanese War of 1894-5. Battling on Japanese-built pontoon bridges, the Japanese soldiers defeat the Chinese soldiers who are shown thrashing in the water. In the upper right hand corner an inscription in Japanese characters gives the title: "Fierce Battle of Japanese and Chinese troops on a Pontoon Bridge at Jiuliancheng" and in the lower left hand corner the artist and publisher are given: Toshimitsu and Katada Chojiro. Triptych with three sheets of paper glued together. |
| Length | 71 cm |
| Width | 38 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Dr. E. B. Landis, 1896 |
| Other Number | 17226 - Other Number | 95-15-5 - Found in Collection Number |
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