Naval Expedition Against Korea II-27

Left panel

Left panel

Name/Title

Naval Expedition Against Korea II-27

Entry/Object ID

68-31-88

Type of Print

Woodcut

Made/Created

Artist

Utagawa Sadahide

Date made

1864

Time Period

19th Century

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Mat dimensions (each panel)

Height

20 in

Width

16 in

Dimension Description

Paper dimensions (each panel)

Height

14 in

Width

9-3/4 in

Interpretative Labels

Label

A flotilla of Japanese ships and boats have taken control of the harbor. Considering that they are sailing away from the coastline, it is most likely this scene captures the moment of the expedition fleet's departure. The use of aniline dyes on this print indicates a probable date of the 1860's. Sadahide also appears in this collection as the artist of No. III-2, among the portrayals of foreigners in Japan.