Morning Sun over the Pacific Ocean

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Title

Morning Sun over the Pacific Ocean

Subject

東海旭光 (Tōkai Kyokō)

Description

A painting of a sailboat at sea in front of a rising sun. This seemingly tranquil image hides a subtle message of Japanese hegemony and ambitions across the Pacific.

Creator

藤島武二 (Fujishima Takeji)

Date

Shōwa 7 (1932)

Format

​65.2 x 90.9 cm

Type

Oil on Canvas

Files

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Citation

藤島武二 (Fujishima Takeji), “Morning Sun over the Pacific Ocean,” Japanese Art in the 20th century - Empire, War, Occupation, accessed May 23, 2026, https://empire-war-occupation-20thcent-japaneseart.artinterp.org/items/show/22.