One of the Officers of the Warship Akagi ...
by Ogata Gekko
by Ogata Gekko
$500–$8,000. Common subjects: $500–$1,500. Key value factors: Gekko's prolific output makes most of his work affordable. Quality varies significantly.
The 1895 portrait of one of the officers of the warship Akagi—a vessel famous for its role in the Battle of the Yellow Sea—documents a naval officer from one of the Sino-Japanese War's most celebrated engagements. The Akagi's officers had become heroes through the ship's tenacious fighting while severely damaged; the portrait of one of its officers carried the reflected glory of the vessel's storied performance.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
One of the Officers of the Warship Akagi ... was created by Ogata Gekko (尾形月耕) in March 1895.
One of the Officers of the Warship Akagi ... depicts figures, snow scenes, and boats & ships.
One of the Officers of the Warship Akagi ... measures 36.2 × 24.4 cm (Oban format).
