

A color print of a Japanese naval officer and a young sailor on deck. The officer wears a dark blue uniform with gold accents, white pants, and a black hat with a gold band. He gestures to the right with his left arm extended and holds a sword in his right hand. The young sailor wears a similar dark blue uniform with blue and white trim. He holds a railing with his right hand. The background depicts a naval battle with ships on the water and smoke and explosions. There are Japanese characters in the top-left corner and on the left edge. A gray color gradient bar is at the bottom. The image has a beige background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- December 1894
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 553 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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