This woodblock print is part of a series of battle... Lot 50

This woodblock print is part of a series of battle triptychs under the title "The First Sino-Japanese War" depicting the Japanese Imperial Army marching in triumph. Battle triptychs were produced in large numbers during the Sino-Japanese and Russo-Japanese wars to satisfy widespread interest in the progress of the imperial army and maintain popular support for the conflicts. The prints idealised the heroism of Japanese troops risking their lives for the emperor. Toshimasa Eda (Active in the late 19th century) was a woodblock war print artist from the late 19th Century who created depictions of the First Sino-Japanese War. Japan - 1894 Dimensions: Each: 14 x 9 1/8 in., (35.5 x 23 cm.) The panels are separated. Light soiling and foxing. Slight creasing on the central panel. Signs of wear and tear on the edges and corners.