Captain Higuchi Saves a Chinese Child at the Battle of the 100 Foot Cliff Near Weihaiwei, 1895

Fantastic triptych depicting one of the most popular heroes of the Sino-Japanese War, Captain Higuchi, Battalion Commander of the Sixth Division. During a major battle at the Hundred Foot Cliff near Weihaiwei, the brave officer rescued a Chinese child abandoned on the battlefield. He supposedly carried the child in his left arm as he led his troops on to victory, brandishing his sword with his right arm. After the battle, he returned the child to his grateful parents. Here Captain Higuchi clasps the child to his shoulder as he urges his men forward, directing them ahead with his blade as he mounts a snowy hill, Japanese troops follow behind him as orange shots streak across the wintry gray sky. Terrific detail in the carefully rendered military uniforms and weapons, with hand-applied white pigment to indicate falling snow. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has this image in its collection. A great image of this celebrated incident.

14 1/8" x 28 1/4" + margins as shown

With excellent color and detail as shown. Three panels, not attached at the seams. Slight soiling. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.