Migita ToshihideCaptain Sakuma Raising a War Cry at the Occupation of the Pescadores (Hôkôtô senryô Sakuma taii tôtsukan no zu)

Ukiyo-e print 1894-1895 (Meiji 27-28). Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperVertical ôban triptych; 35.4 x 70 cm (13 15/16 x 27 9/16 in.)

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.134a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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Throwing Off Asia – Lesson 05“Old China, New Japan” (Slide 01 of 25)

Kobayashi KiyochikaIn Clear Weather after Snow, General Nozu Advances and Looks at Liaoyang (Nozu taishô yukibare Ryôyô shinbô zu)

Ukiyo-e print 1895 (Meiji 28). Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperVertical ôban triptych; 35.4 x 71.5 cm (13 15/16 x 28 1/8 in.)

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.178a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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Throwing Off Asia – Lesson 05 “Old China, New Japan” (Slide 02 of 25)

Ogata Gekkô Japanese and Chinese Dignitaries Accomplish Their Missions in Successfully Concluding a Peace Treaty (Nisshin ryôkoku no taikan kômei o mattoshite yoku heiwa no kyoku o musubu)

Ukiyo-e print 1895 (Meiji 28). Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperVertical ôban triptych

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.139a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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Migita ToshihideCaptain Higuchi, Battalion Commander of the Sixth Division, While Occupying the Gun Emplacements at Zhaobeizui [in the Battle of Weihaiwei], Saw a Child of the Enemy Lying on the Ground and Came to Its Aid...

Ukiyo-e print 1895 (Meiji 28). Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperVertical ôban triptych; 35.6 x 70.5 cm (14 x 27 3/4 in.)

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.427a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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Taguchi BeisakuIllustration of the Occupation of Port Arthur (Ryojunkô senryô no zu)

Ukiyo-e print 1895 (Meiji 28), January. Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperVertical ôban triptych

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.111a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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Mizuno ToshikataNaval Officers Discussing the Battle Strategy for the Invasion of China (Kaigun Shôkôra seishin no senryaku o ronzuru zu)

Ukiyo-e print 1894 (Meiji 27), September. Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperVertical ôban triptych; 35.7 x 72.3 cm (14 1/16 x 28 7/16 in.)

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.380.09a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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Throwing Off Asia – Lesson 05 “Old China, New Japan” (Slide 06 of 25)

Migita ToshihideAfter the Fall of Weihaiwei the Commander of the Chinese Beiyang Fleet, Admiral Ding Ruchang, Surrenders (Ikaiei kanraku Hokuyô kantai teitoku Tei Jôshô kôfuku no zu)

Ukiyo-e print 1895 (Meiji 28). Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperVertical ôban triptych

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.123a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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Throwing Off Asia – Lesson 05 “Old China, New Japan” (Slide 07 of 25)

Inoue Yasuji (Tankei )Illustration of a Meeting of the Privy Council (Sumitsuin kaigi no zu)

Ukiyo-e print 1888 (Meiji 21), printed December 1, published Dec. 10, copyright Dec. 20Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperVertical ôban triptych; 38.9 x 75 cm (15 5/16 x 29 1/2 in.)

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.50a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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Throwing Off Asia – Lesson 05 “Old China, New Japan” (Slide 08 of 25)

Taguchi BeisakuPicture of the Heroic Fight of the Scout Lt. Takenouchi at Chung-hua (Sekkôki Takenouchi-kun Chûwa ni oite funtô no zu)

Ukiyo-e print 1894 (Meiji 27). Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperVertical ôban triptych

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.194a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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Throwing Off Asia – Lesson 05“Old China, New Japan” (Slide 09 of 25)

Kobayashi KiyochikaIn the Battle of the Yellow Sea, a Sailor onboard Our Japanese Warship Matsushima, on the Verge of Dying, Asked Whether or Not the Enemy Ship had been Destroyed (Kôkai no tatakai ni waga Matsushima no suihei shi ni nozonde tekikan no sonpi o tou)

Ukiyo-e print 1894 (Meiji 27), October. Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperVertical ôban triptych; 37.8 x 71 cm (14 7/8 x 27 15/16 in.)

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.109a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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Throwing Off Asia – Lesson 05“Old China, New Japan” (Slide 10 of 25)

Utagawa KokunimasaVictory of Japanese Troops Pursuing Chinese Troops at Asan in Korea (Chôsen Gazan ni Nihon hei Shina hei o tsuigekisen shôri no zu)

Ukiyo-e print 1894 (Meiji 27), August. Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperVertical ôban triptych

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.199a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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Throwing Off Asia – Lesson 05“Old China, New Japan” (Slide 11 of 25)

Kobayashi KiyochikaScouting Out the Enemy Situation near Denshodai (Denshodai fukin tekijô teisaku no zu)

Ukiyo-e print about 1894 (Meiji 27). Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperVertical ôban triptych; 35.6 x 76.3 cm (14 x 30 1/16 in.)

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.21a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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Kobayashi KiyochikaIn the Battle of Nanshan Our Troops Took Advantage of a Violent Thunderstorm and Charged the Enemy Fortress (Jinraifûu Nanzan no eki waga gun noshite tekirui o tosshin su)

Ukiyo-e print 1904 (Meiji 37). Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperVertical ôban triptych; 35.9 x 70.2 cm (14 1/8 x 27 5/8 in.)

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.239a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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Kobayashi KiyochikaOur Scout Reconnoiters the Enemy Encampment near the Yalu River (Waga sekkô Ôryokkô fukin ni tekijin o ukagau zu)

Ukiyo-e print 1894 (Meiji 27). Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperVertical ôban triptych; 35.5 x 72.3 cm (14 x 28 7/16 in.)

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.380.28a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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Throwing Off Asia – Lesson 05“Old China, New Japan” (Slide 14 of 25)

Migita ToshihideIllustration of Chinese Generals Captured Alive in the Great Victory at Pyongyang (Heijô daishô Shinshô seiho no zu)

Ukiyo-e print 1894 (Meiji 27), October. Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperVertical ôban triptych; 35.5 x 72.3 cm (14 x 28 7/16 in.)

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.380.08a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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Throwing Off Asia – Lesson 05“Old China, New Japan” (Slide 15 of 25)

Toyohara ChikanobuChrysanthemums in Full Bloom at the Imperial Palace in Autumn (Aki no kachû kiku hanasakari)

Ukiyo-e print 1888 (Meiji 21), printed October 1, published October 3. Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperVertical ôban triptych; 36.3 x 73.8 cm (14 5/16 x 29 1/16 in.)

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.37a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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Throwing Off Asia – Lesson 05“Old China, New Japan” (Slide 16 of 25)

Ogata GekkôOfficers and Men Worshipping the Rising Sun While Encamped in the Mountains of Port Arthur (Ryôjun no sankan ni roei shôshi nikkô o haisu zu)

Ukiyo-e print 1894 (Meiji 27), December. Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper Vertical ôban triptych

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.154a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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Artist unknownGreat Rear Attack by Our Second Army at Weihaiwei (Dai nigun Ikaiei haimen daikôgeki)

Ukiyo-e print 1895 (Meiji 28), February 20. Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper Vertical ôban triptych

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.113a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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TsuneshigeThe Courage and Might of Our Army Overwhelm the Fortress of Pyongyang (Wagagun no yûi Heijô no rui o ubau)

Ukiyo-e print 1894 (Meiji 27), September. Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperVertical ôban triptych

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.151a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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Ogata GekkôSino-Japanese War: Picture of the Great Victory at Jiuliancheng (Nisshin sensô Kyûrenjô daishô no zu)

Ukiyo-e print November 1894 (Meiji 27). Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper Vertical ôban triptych; 35.4 x 70.2 cm (13 15/16 x 27 5/8 in.)

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.187a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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Throwing Off Asia – Lesson 05“Old China, New Japan” (Slide 20 of 25)

Utagawa KokunimasaChinese Peace Negotiators Come to Japan for Talks (Shinkoku kôwashi raichô danpan no zu)

Ukiyo-e print 1895 (Meiji 28), March. Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper Vertical ôban triptych; 35.7 x 69.1 cm (14 1/16 x 27 3/16 in.)

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.514a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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Throwing Off Asia – Lesson 05“Old China, New Japan” (Slide 21 of 25)

Toyohara ChikanobuIllustration of the Command Performance of the Great Chiarini's Circus (Chiyarine daikyokuba goyûran no zu)

Ukiyo-e print registered November 1886 (Meiji 19). Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper. Vertical ôban triptych; 34 x 71.2 cm (13 3/8 x 28 1/16 in.)

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.493a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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Taguchi BeisakuForeign-looking Manchurian Horsemen on an Expedition to Observe the Japanese Camp in the Distance Near Sauhoku (Sôkakô fukin Nichijin enbô Manshû kihei isô shutsujin no zu)

Ukiyo-e print probably late 1894 (Meiji 27). Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper Vertical ôban triptych; 37 x 71.2 cm (14 9/16 x 28 1/16 in.)

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.255a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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Utagawa KokunimasaIllustration of His Imperial Majesty, Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy, Arriving in the Capital in Triumph

Ukiyo-e print 1895 (Meiji 28), printed April 20, published April 26. Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper. Vertical ôban triptych; 37.5 x 74.8 cm (14 3/4 x 29 7/16 in.)

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.401a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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Sekisai KuniyasuThe Emperor Reviewing the Troops (Kanpeishiki miyuki zu)

Ukiyo-e print 1887 (Meiji 20), January. Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper Vertical ôban triptych; 36.8 x 75.6 cm (14 1/2 x 29 3/4 in.)

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000.393a-cClick here to see the image in the Visualizing Cultures Image Database

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