Illustration of capture of Bakō Castle on Taiwan Islands
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Material Information

Title:
Illustration of capture of Bakō Castle on Taiwan Islands
Creator:
Utagawa Kokunimasa, 1874-1944
Publisher:
Tokoy
Publication Date:
Language:
Japanese
Physical Description:
14 1/2 x 30 in.

Notes

Abstract:
"The Penghu Islands are located between the Island of Taiwan and mainland China. The Japanese Imperial Guard was in charge of its invasion. The campaign was launched on March 23rd and lasted for only 3 days, since the Japanese met with little or no resistance. Interestingly, peace negotiations had already started on March 20th, and in the beginning Penghu Islands and Taiwan were excluded from negotiations, allowing the Japanese to occupy them. The capture of The Penghu Islands prevented any Chinese reinforcements from being brought to Taiwan. On April 17th The Treaty of Shimonoseki ended The Sino-Japanese war, and Japan was rewarded with substantial territorial, political and monetary gains. Korea was recognized as an independent country, which allowed for increased Japanese influence. Japan took possession of Port Arthur, The Penghu Islands and Taiwan. Six days after the Treaty was signed, France, Germany and Russia intervened, forcing Japan to return Port Arthur to China. This loss was considered an insult in Japan especially after Russia leased Port Arthur from China a few days after Japanese troops withdrew"--From label.
General Note:
Triptych woodblock print, ink and colors on paper; original printed title label in Japanese on the right top corner; 1 red seal and colophon with printer's name and printing date in Japanese on the left bottom corner.
Ownership:
The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, Florida International University

Record Information

Source Institution:
Florida International University
Holding Location:
The Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum
Rights Management:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
Resource Identifier:
FI11093006
MET 77.34.8 ( accession number )