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The Fierce Naval Battle of Haiyang Island (Kaiyôtô kaigun dai gekisen)

(Japanese, active 1894–95)
(Japanese, 1850–1913)
1894–95 (Meiji 27–28)
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
DimensionsVertical ôban triptych; 37.1 × 76.5 cm (14 5/8 × 30 1/8 in.)
Credit LineJean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Collection
Accession number2000.164a-c
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsPrints
ProvenanceVarious dealers: primarily in London and Tokyo. Purchased between 1985-1999.
Actors Nakamura Shikan IV as Sakama Jin'emon and Bandô Matsujirô as Umenosuke
Utagawa Kunisada II (Kunimasa III, Toyokuni IV)
1864 (Bunkyû 4/Genji 1), 10th month