1904 1905 Collection
"1904-1905: A Clash of Nations and Artistic Expression" In the midst of the Russo-Japanese War, a fierce battle unfolds
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"1904-1905: A Clash of Nations and Artistic Expression" In the midst of the Russo-Japanese War, a fierce battle unfolds. Two men, representing Russia and Japan, engage in combat with boxing gloves as a Japanese torpedo strikes a Russian battleship. This vivid depiction by Kobayashi Kiyochika captures the intensity and brutality of this conflict. On another front, Kiyochika portrays Japan's triumph over Port Arthur on July 25th, 1904. With an enormous hand crushing the fortress, it symbolizes Russia's eventual surrender on January 2nd, 1905. Through his artistry, Kiyochika immortalizes this pivotal moment in history. Amidst the chaos of war, even humor finds its place. In one artwork by Kiyochika, we witness a Russian doctor and nurse attending to a man whose head takes the form of a battleship – perhaps reflecting both physical injuries and psychological distress caused by the Japanese navy's attack on Port Arthur in February 1904. Beyond warfare lies another facet of life during these years. Pio Baroja is captured in an intriguing portrait from around 1904-1905; his expression revealing stories untold. Meanwhile, other artists like Kobayashi explore different themes such as leisurely moments under parasols or scenes depicting Hamburg-Harburg's architectural marvels like Reiherstehr-Brezrschleuse lock chamber. The era also witnesses industrial progress with images showing lumber being sawed in Manchuria by workers employed by Keystone View Company. Additionally, architectural wonders emerge through photographs showcasing structures like Oberlandes and District Court in Hamm or Reiherstehr-Brezrschleuse lock chamber floor plan - testaments to human ingenuity during this time.