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Naval battle between Japanese (with square flags) and Chinese (with pennant flags) men-of-war on 25 July 1894. Illustration by a Chinese artist for an English newspaper, 1894
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Naval battle between Japanese (with square flags) and Chinese (with pennant flags) men-of-war on 25 July 1894. Illustration by a Chinese artist for an English newspaper, 1894
SINO-JAPANESE WAR, 1894-95.
Naval battle between Japanese (with square flags) and Chinese (with pennant flags) men-of-war on 25 July 1894. Illustration by a Chinese artist for an English newspaper, 1894
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1894 1895 Battle Cannon China Chinese First Sino Japanese War Flag Japan Japanese July Man O War Meiji Naval Shooting Sino Japanese War Westernization
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This illustration takes us back to the intense naval battle that unfolded between Japanese and Chinese men-of-war on 25 July 1894. The artist, a talented Chinese individual, skillfully captures the essence of this historic event in their work commissioned for an English newspaper in the same year. The scene is set amidst a late 19th-century maritime backdrop, with towering warships dominating the frame. On one side, we witness Japanese vessels proudly flying square flags as they engage in combat against their Chinese counterparts who display pennant flags. The clash of cultures and military might is palpable. The meticulous attention to detail brings life to this engraving; every cannon blast and plume of smoke can almost be heard and felt. It serves as a testament to both the artist's talent and their dedication to accurately depicting this significant moment in history. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are transported back to a time when Japan was undergoing rapid Westernization during the Meiji era while China struggled with its own internal conflicts. This visual representation encapsulates not only the physical battle but also symbolizes larger geopolitical tensions between these two nations. Overall, this print serves as a powerful reminder of how art can immortalize historical events by capturing their essence through brushstrokes or engravings like this one from 1894-95 Sino-Japanese War period.
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