Lot# 5417

The artwork vividly portrays the intense naval engagement between the Qing Beiyang Fleet and the Japanese Combined Fleet. The Battle of the Yellow Sea, fought on September 17, 1894, was the largest naval engagement of the war. The print depicts warships from both sides, reflecting the fierce combat. The Beiyang Fleet suffered heavy losses, with several ships sunk and officers such as Admiral Ding Ruchang and Dingyuan’s commander Deng Shichang killed in action. Following the battle, control of the Yellow Sea passed to the Japanese fleet, decisively impacting the later stages of the war. The print is well-preserved and holds significant historical and collectible value.