Kobayashi KIYOCHIKA (1847-1915)

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Shows ordinary seaman Nishikawa Hatsutaro of the corvette Katsuragi which saw action during the Sino-Japanese war ( 1/7/1894-17/4/1895 ). He appears to be saving something by covering it with his body. From a set Rikukaigunjin komei kagami, “Mirror of Army and Navy Heroes.” Published by Inoue Kichijiro, 2/1895. For whatever reason, a rare set. Fine design.

Fine impression and colour. Signs of mounting au verso, otherwise fine condition. Signed Kiyochika.

Status: Sold