Korkin, A. P. (А. П. КОРКИНА)
A. P. Korkin (А. П. КОРКИНА; fl. c. 1904 - 1919) was a Russian lithographer and publisher based in Moscow in the early 20th century. Korkin was a master of chromolithography and is best known for his satirical lubki or lubok prints. During World War II, he partnered with A. V. Beideman.
AKA: А. П. КОРКИНА
Russia trying to make light of the early stages of the Russo-Japanese War.
Хоть мал, да удал. / [Small But Dangerous].
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A rare 1904 Russian chromolithograph lubok by A. P. Korkin illustrating the Battle of Port Arthur (February 1904), the opening salvo of the Russo-Japanese War (1904 - 1905). It is an ironic scene of optimism, indicative of Russian arrogance during the first stage of the war. Soon after, in the subsequent battles, Japanese forces soundly defeated the Russian Navy, embarrassing the Russian Empire, changing the balance of power in East Asia, and setting the stage for Japanese Imperial expansion into Manchuria. (more details)