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Japanese Woodblock Print of Battle Scene

This striking Japanese woodblock print depicts a chaotic battle scene, likely from the Sino-Japanese War. Two soldiers are central to the composition: one in a dark blue uniform, possibly a victor, lunges forward, while another in a bright blue uniform lies fallen. The print features dynamic poses and dramatic action, with swords, spears, and a distinctive banner with a dragon motif scattered across the ground and water. The background suggests a desolate landscape with other fallen soldiers and banners. The artwork employs a limited but impactful color palette, with strong contrasts between the dark uniforms, vibrant blues and reds, and muted grays and blues of the background. The style is characteristic of ukiyo-e prints, known for their narrative storytelling and artistic rendering of historical or everyday events.

Colour palette