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The island of Deshima, c. 1833-46 (silk painting)
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The island of Deshima, c. 1833-46 (silk painting)
2909651 The island of Deshima, c.1833-46 (silk painting) by Kawahara Keiga (b.1786, c.1860); 51.3x75.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: The Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie, VOC) trading company flourished in the 17th and 18th centuries with an Asian capital at Batavia, now Jakarta, in Java. As part of the sakoku self-imposed isolationist policy to constrain foreign traders, an isolated island outpost at Deshima, Nagasaki allowed limited trade with Japan. Originally built to house Portuguese traders, the crescent shaped island became a Dutch trading post from 1641 to 1853.); Japanese, out of copyright
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© Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands / Bridgeman Images
Birds Eye Dutch Colonial Dutch Colony Dutch East India Company Dutch East Indies Dutch Empire Edo Period Gulf Junks Nagasaki Traders Trading Trading Post Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie Woodblock Woodcut Decima Dejima Deshima
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This silk painting, titled "The island of Deshima" offers a glimpse into the rich history of trade and cultural exchange during the Edo period in Japan. Created by Kawahara Keiga, a Japanese artist born in 1786, this artwork measures 51.3x75.5 cm and is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The image depicts Deshima, an isolated island outpost located in Nagasaki Bay that served as a Dutch trading post from 1641 to 1853. Originally built for Portuguese traders, it became an important center for limited trade between Japan and foreign merchants during a time when Japan implemented strict isolationist policies known as sakoku. In this scene, we see ships flying the flag of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) approaching Deshima's crescent-shaped shores. The bustling colony is filled with houses, gardens, and various structures representing commerce and colonial life. The woodcut style adds depth to the depiction of junks sailing through the surrounding sea while birds-eye perspective captures every detail of this vibrant trading hub. "The island of Deshima" serves as a visual testament to the significant role played by both Japanese and Dutch traders during this era. It stands as a reminder of how cultures can come together through commerce despite geographical distances separating them. This historical print not only showcases artistic talent but also invites us to explore narratives beyond its brushstrokes – tales of exploration, diplomacy, and economic prosperity that shaped our world centuries ago.
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