1904 Russo-Japanese War Lithograph Battle off Ulsan – Admiral Uemura’s Fleet For Sale

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This is an original Japanese lithograph printed in Meiji 37 (1904) during the Russo-Japanese War.

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■ Inscription and historical basis (important)

The title written at the top of the print reads:

“Admiral Uemura’s Fleet Sinks the Vladivostok Squadron off Ulsan”

This refers to the Battle off Ulsan (August 14, 1904), in which the Imperial Japanese Navy’s Second Fleet defeated the Russian Vladivostok Squadron.

On the left side of the image, the following publication details are clearly printed:

“Published in Meiji 37

Author, printer, and publisher: Naokichi Miki”

This confirms that the work was officially printed and published in 1904, not a later reproduction.

On the right side, the portrait is labeled:

“Second Fleet Commander

Vice Admiral Uemura”

The officer depicted is Uemura Hikonojo, commander of the Imperial Japanese Navy’s Second Fleet during the Russo-Japanese War.

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■ About Vice Admiral Uemura Hikonojo

Vice Admiral Uemura was one of the most important Japanese naval commanders of the Meiji era.

During the Russo-Japanese War (1904–1905), he commanded the Second Fleet and played a key role in:

• The Battle off Ulsan

• Neutralizing the Russian Vladivostok Squadron

• Securing Japanese control of sea lanes in the Sea of Japan

At the Battle off Ulsan, the Russian cruiser Rurik was sunk.

Despite the dangerous conditions, Japanese ships rescued all surviving Russian sailors.

This humanitarian act became widely known in Japan and was later commemorated in songs praising “Admiral Uemura.”

He was also respected by later Japanese naval officers, including Captain Toshisaku Kudo, known for rescuing British sailors during World War II.

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■ Description of the artwork

The print dramatically depicts naval gunfire, exploding shells, burning warships, and violent seas.

The bold red explosion motifs are characteristic of Meiji-era war lithographs, which served both as news media and patriotic visual records.

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■ Condition

• This is a 119-year-old original print, showing age-related toning, stains, and paper wear.

• The frame is modern, not Meiji-era.

• The acrylic cover has many surface scratches; it should be considered protective only.

Please review all images carefully. This is an authentic historical item, not a reproduction.

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■ Size (frame)

• Width: approx. 56.1 cm

• Height: approx. 47.3 cm

• Thickness: approx. 2.7 cm

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