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Ito Chujo tekidan o mite shi warau suru zu|Vice Admiral Ito Mocks, Points and Looks at the Enemy Bullets
Ito Chujo tekidan o mite shi warau suru zu|Vice Admiral Ito Mocks, Points and Looks at the Enemy Bullets is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Mizuno Toshikata. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This woodblock print, created by Mizuno Toshikata around 1894, is a genre scene depicting a moment on a naval ship. It is a work in ink and color on paper, held in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows two naval officers on a ship's deck, with a cannon firing in the background. The officer on the left, likely Vice Admiral Ito, is depicted in a formal uniform with medals, while the other wears a simpler uniform and carries a sword. The scene may be interpreted as a humorous take on the danger of enemy fire.
Technique & Style
The print is characterized by loose brushstrokes and bold, vibrant colors, which convey a sense of energy and movement. The use of bright red-orange flames and curling smoke adds to the dynamic feel of the scene.
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