日露戦争画報 - Utagawa Kokunimasa - Japan (No reserve price)
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Original triptych by Utagawa Kokunimasa, titled Seegefecht vor Port Arthur (日露戦争画報), Meiji-era 1904, Nishiki-e woodcut triptych, total format ca. 37 × 72.5 cm, three sheets joined, in good condition with signs of wear and some creases.
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Artists
Utagawa Kokunimasa (歌川国政, also Ryūa 柳蛙, 1874–1944)
Title
Naval Battle near Port Arthur – Russo-Japanese War Illustrated Report
Triptych from the series about the Russo-Japanese War
Technology / Material
Original Japanese color woodblock print – triptych (3 panels)
Format:
Approximately 37 × 72.5 cm
Publisher / Date
Japan, Meiji 37 (1904)
Dating in the block: Meiji 37th year, February 13 (February 13, 1904)
Description
Dramatically composed triptych by Utagawa Kokunimasa, a prominent Meiji artist known for war depictions (senso-e).
Depicted is a fiercely raging naval battle during the events around Port Arthur at the beginning of the Russo-Japanese War.
Starkly moving rain and wave lines, smoke clouds, and explosions create an impressive dynamism.
The subtle color palette in blue and gray tones with red accents highlights the drama of the battle.
A characteristic example of the Meiji military art and its visual propaganda.
state
In age-appropriate condition with signs of use. Creases, isolated small stains, and slight paper waviness; fold edges visible. The three pages have been glued together. Colors generally well preserved.
Shipping
Carefully and insuredly packed, shipping by the Austrian Post.
Artists
Utagawa Kokunimasa (歌川国政, also Ryūa 柳蛙, 1874–1944)
Title
Naval Battle near Port Arthur – Russo-Japanese War Illustrated Report
Triptych from the series about the Russo-Japanese War
Technology / Material
Original Japanese color woodblock print – triptych (3 panels)
Format:
Approximately 37 × 72.5 cm
Publisher / Date
Japan, Meiji 37 (1904)
Dating in the block: Meiji 37th year, February 13 (February 13, 1904)
Description
Dramatically composed triptych by Utagawa Kokunimasa, a prominent Meiji artist known for war depictions (senso-e).
Depicted is a fiercely raging naval battle during the events around Port Arthur at the beginning of the Russo-Japanese War.
Starkly moving rain and wave lines, smoke clouds, and explosions create an impressive dynamism.
The subtle color palette in blue and gray tones with red accents highlights the drama of the battle.
A characteristic example of the Meiji military art and its visual propaganda.
state
In age-appropriate condition with signs of use. Creases, isolated small stains, and slight paper waviness; fold edges visible. The three pages have been glued together. Colors generally well preserved.
Shipping
Carefully and insuredly packed, shipping by the Austrian Post.
Details
Artist
Utagawa Kokunimasa
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
日露戦争画報
Technique
Woodcut print
Signature
Plate signed
Country of Origin
Japan
Condition
Good condition
Height
37 cm
Width
72.5 cm
Period
1900-1910
Sold with frame
No
