1847 1915 Collection

Chinese or Korean bookseller holding a mirror in conversation with a Russian soldier
528404 Chinese or Korean bookseller holding a mirror in conversation with a Russian soldier. Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915) Japanese artist. Print c1904.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Two men (Russia and Japan) fighting with boxing gloves as a Japanese torpedo blows up a
528401 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Two men (Russia and Japan) fighting with boxing gloves as a Japanese torpedo blows up a Russian battleship. Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915) Japanese artist

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: A huge Japanese hand crushing Port Arthur (Lushun) 25 July 1904
528385 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: A huge Japanese hand crushing Port Arthur (Lushun) 25 July 1904. Russia finally surrendered Port Arthur on 2 January 1905

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Russian doctor and nurse attending man with a sore head in the form of a battleship
528403 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Russian doctor and nurse attending man with a sore head in the form of a battleship. Japanese navy attacked Russian navy at Port Arthur in February 1904

Tehidoi tsubushigata, Pressure from a heavy hand. Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, [ca. 1904], 1 print : woodcut, color; 36.6 x 24.6 cm

A strange visitor brings a war telegram to the Czar, Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, [1904 or 1905], 1 print : woodcut, color

Sign board says, Do not climb this tree (black pine tree), Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, [1904 or 1905], 1 print : woodcut, color

General Kuropatkin & his staff joyfully leaving St. Petersburg for the front, Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, [1904 or 1905], 1 print : woodcut, color. Print shows the Russian general A.N

Genl. Kuropatkin ready for anything awaits the coming of the Japanese, Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, [1904 or 1905], 1 print : woodcut, color. Print shows the Russian General A.N

Dreams of a Russian general, Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, [1904 or 1905], 1 print : woodcut, color. Print shows a Russian general standing among ruined gabions dreaming of surrender to

[Old man carrying a flag is leading a group of male citizens in a procession at night], Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, [1904 or 1905], 1 print : woodcut, color

The Czar sees his forces returning, Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, [1904 or 1905], 1 print : woodcut, color. Print shows Nicholas II waking from a nightmare showing the battered

General Kuropatkin in a safe place, Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, [1904 or 1905], 1 print : woodcut, color. Print shows Russian general A.N

Kuropatkin plays too roughly with his toys, Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, [1904 or 1905], 1 print : woodcut, color. Print shows the Russian general A.N

The army of the north melts away before the Rising Sun, Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, [1904 or 1905], 1 print : woodcut, color

Japan splits the Russian torpedo fleet, Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, [1904 or 1905], 1 print : woodcut, color. Print shows a Japanese sailor splitting a Russian torpedo boat

A scheme to save the Russian fleet when Japanese torpedo boats come, Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, [1904 or 1905], 1 print : woodcut, color

Such mild news comes from the war that Nicholas says, I will go to the front. Where shall I go? To Harbin, Little Father, Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, 1905

Japan takes away Kinchow Castle, Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, [1904 or 1905], 1 print : woodcut, color. Print shows a Japanese soldier holding the Kinchow Castle with wall

Sina kurofune nihon shirofune -- buta no taibyAc, Chinese black boat-Japanese white boat and the pigs big wound. Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, 1895

Tako no asirai, Octopus treading. Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, 1904. 1 print : woodcut, color; 36.9 x 24.9 cm

GA no ne mo denpAc, The crying sounds of a telegram. Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, 1904. 1 print : woodcut, color; 36.9 x 24.4 cm

Fukuro no nezumi, Rats in a bag. Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, 1895. 1 print : woodcut, color; 37.4 x 25.1 cm. Print shows a Japanese ship, as a cat, chasing two Chinese battleships

Chin en no keshAc - shin nippon, Applying make-up and new Japan. Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, 1895. 1 print : woodcut, color; 37.7 x 24.7 cm

ShakkyAc no shinikyAcgen, Farce of the lions at stone bridge. Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, 1904. 1 print : woodcut, color; 37 x 24.8 cm

Buruburu taishAc, Electrified Manchurian. Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, 1895. 1 print : woodcut, color; 37.3 x 24.8 cm

Chinese or Korean bookseller holding a mirror in conversation with a Russian soldier. Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915) Japanese artist. Print c1904

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Two men (Russia and Japan) fighting with boxing gloves as a Japanese torpedo blows up a Russian battleship. Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915) Japanese artist

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: A huge Japanese hand crushing Port Arthur (Lushun) 25 July 1904. Russia finally surrendered Port Arthur on 2 January 1905. Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915) Japanese artist

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"1847-1915: Capturing the Russo-Japanese War through Kobayashi Kiyochika's Art" Step into the tumultuous era of the late 19th and early 20th century as we explore the captivating artwork of Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915), a renowned Japanese artist. Through his brushstrokes, he vividly depicts significant moments from the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905), offering us a glimpse into this historic conflict. In one striking image, two formidable opponents, Russia and Japan, engage in an intense boxing match while a Japanese torpedo devastates a Russian battleship. The power dynamics are further emphasized by another piece where a colossal Japanese hand crushes Port Arthur on that fateful day of July 25th, 1904. This pivotal event ultimately led to Russia surrendering Port Arthur on January 2nd, 1905. Kobayashi also captures poignant scenes depicting the aftermath of battle. A Russian doctor and nurse tend to an injured man whose head takes on the form of a battleship—a powerful symbol representing both destruction and healing. Meanwhile, General Kuropatkin eagerly awaits the arrival of his Japanese adversaries while dreaming about their impending encounter. Amidst these war-torn landscapes, there are glimpses of everyday life woven into Kiyochika's artistry. An old man leads citizens in a nighttime procession carrying flags with unwavering patriotism. In another intriguing piece titled "A Strange Visitor, " we witness an enigmatic figure delivering a war telegram to none other than Czar himself—an ominous sign for what lies ahead. Kobayashi's attention to detail is evident even in seemingly mundane scenes such as "Do not climb this tree. " Here, he reminds us that amidst chaos and conflict, rules still govern our lives—no matter how small or inconsequential they may seem.