

The image depicts a large battleship with a dark hull and multiple decks. The ship has three masts with ropes and rigging. A large white smoke plume rises from the left side of the ship. The decks are filled with people wearing red and white uniforms. A large red curtain hangs from the right side of the ship. A smaller ship is visible to the right of the battleship. The background shows a blue sky with white clouds and a yellow horizon. The water is dark blue with white waves. A circular emblem with a white design is in the top-right corner. A rectangular sign with Asian characters is above the center of the ship. Asian characters are written vertically on the left side of the image.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 19th century
- Medium:
- Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 313 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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