Anecdotes of the Red-Haired Barbarians

anonymous, 1787

In Japan there was a small circle of scholars and interested individuals who were abreast of developments in Europe. In the 18th century, broad layers of the population could become acquainted with them through popular books, like this one by Morishima Churyo. He collected a wealth of information about Europe and presented it in an accessible manner to a general audience, for instance these details of insects under the microscope.

  • Artwork typebook
  • Object numberRP-P-1957-14
  • Dimensionsheight 222 mm x width 156 mm
  • Physical characteristicshoutsnede in zwart

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Anecdotes of the Red-Haired Barbarians

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-1957-14

  • Description

    Deel drie (van vijf); roodbruine kaft met in blinddruk 'algemeen waereld kaart'; linksboven titelstrook; 21 bladen, genummerd: 1-21, wetenschappelijke notities. Illustraties van een microscoop en verschillende insecten.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    collector's mark: Lugt 2228

  • Catalogue reference

    Jap Cat V 175


Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: anonymous, Edo (historische plaatsnaam)
    • editor (person who revises): Morishima Churyo (mentioned on object), Edo (historische plaatsnaam)
  • Dating

    1787

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    houtsnede in zwart

  • Dimensions

    height 222 mm x width 156 mm


Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the F.G. Waller-Fonds

  • Acquisition

    purchase 1957

  • Copyright


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