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Illustrated Account of a Journey to the West
Shiba Kôkan (mentioned on object), 1803
Fascinated by European art the painter Shiba Kokan was a pioneer of Western-style painting and engraving. In 1787 he undertook a journey to the Dutch trading post on Dejima. He incorporated his observations and experiences in a book with illustrations of the interiors of the houses on the island. Here we see spittoons placed beside every chair.
- Artwork typebook
- Object numberRP-P-1972-145C
- Dimensionsheight 270 mm x width 175 mm
- Physical characteristicshoutsnede