Armand Kohl Collection

Mount Hermon, Syria, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
Mount Hermon, Syria, 1895. As seen from Rasheya. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Temples at Patan, Nepal, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
Temples at Patan, Nepal, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVI, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

A bell from the Shiba quarter, Tokyo, Japan, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
A bell from the Shiba quarter, Tokyo, Japan, 1895

Portico of the Temple of the Four Dragons (Nikko Toshogu), Nikko, Japan, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
Portico of the Temple of the Four Dragons (Nikko Toshogu), Nikko, Japan, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XIV

Korean mandarins, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
Korean mandarins, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XIV, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Tali lake, Japan, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
Tali lake, Japan, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XIV, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Nagasaki, Japan, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
Nagasaki, Japan, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XIV, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Japanese people and costumes, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
Japanese people and costumes, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XIV, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Cape Horner, Japan, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
Cape Horner, Japan, 1895. As seen from the entrance to Kagosima Bay. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XIV, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co

A paper mill, China, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
A paper mill, China, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XIV, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

M Tseng, Chinese minister in Paris, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
M Tseng, Chinese minister in Paris, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XIV, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Japanese peasants, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
Japanese peasants, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XIV, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Dankar, Lahul and Spiti, India, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
Dankar, Lahul and Spiti, India, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVI, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Ruins of an Ahom temple, Dinajpur, Upper Assam, India, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
Ruins of an Ahom temple, Dinajpur, Upper Assam, India, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVI, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co

The Vega at anchor in Konyam Bay, Siberia, Russia, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
The Vega at anchor in Konyam Bay, Siberia, Russia, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co

Cliffs in the Yellow Earth, north of Tai-Yeun, Shanxi, China, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
Cliffs in the Yellow Earth, north of Tai-Yeun, Shanxi, China, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co

Pyatigorsk, Russia, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
Pyatigorsk, Russia, 1895. As seen from the Mashuka Slopes. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co

Georgian men, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
Georgian men, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

The Dui Valley, Sakhalin, Russia, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
The Dui Valley, Sakhalin, Russia, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Cinnamon packing, India, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
Cinnamon packing, India, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XV, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Todas, India, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
Todas, India, 1895. The Toda people are a small pastoral community who live on the isolated Nilgiri plateau of Southern India

Buddhist monastery, Yuen-Fu on the Min, South of Fuchu-Fu, c1890. Artist: Armand Kohl
Buddhist monastery, Yuen-Fu on the Min, South of Fuchu-Fu, c1890. Monastery in a cave in China. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XIII

View of Ghardaia, Algeria, c1890. Artist: Armand Kohl
View of Ghardaia, Algeria, c1890. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XXI, (Virtue & Co Limited, London, c1890)

Ouled Nail dancer, Algeria, c1890. Artist: Armand Kohl
Ouled Nail dancer, Algeria, c1890. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XXI, (Virtue & Co Limited, London, c1890)

The ruins of the Praetorium, Lambaesis, Algeria, c1890. Artist: Armand Kohl
The ruins of the Praetorium, Lambaesis, Algeria, c1890. Roman ruins. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XXI, (Virtue & Co Limited, London, c1890)

Old town, Algiers, c1890. Artist: Armand Kohl
Old town, Algiers, c1890. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XXI, (Virtue & Co Limited, London, c1890)

Cliffs of the Igharghar, taken from the north of Temassinin, c1890. Artist: Armand Kohl
Cliffs of the Igharghar, taken from the north of Temassinin, c1890. Tunisian landscape. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XXI, (Virtue & Co Limited)

The Mejerda at Slugia, above Mejez-el-Bad, c1890. Artist: Armand Kohl
The Mejerda at Slugia, above Mejez-el-Bad, c1890. The River Mejerda near Medjez-el-Bab, Tunisia. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XXI

View of Blida, Algeria, c1890. Artist: Armand Kohl
View of Blida, Algeria, c1890. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XXI, (Virtue & Co Limited, London, c1890)

Algiers, Algeria, c1890. Artist: Armand Kohl
Algiers, Algeria, c1890. View from the Kheir El-Din Pier. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XXI, (Virtue & Co Limited, London, c1890)

The El-Kantara Gorge, Tunisia, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
The El-Kantara Gorge, Tunisia, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XXI, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

View of Kairwan, Tunisia, c1890. Artist: Armand Kohl
View of Kairwan, Tunisia, c1890. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XXI, (Virtue & Co Limited, London, c1890)

Oran, Algeria, c1890. Artist: Armand Kohl
Oran, Algeria, c1890. View taken from the marine. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XXI, (Virtue & Co Limited, London, c1890)

Cabes, Tunisia, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
Cabes, Tunisia, 1895. As seen from the Jara Gardens. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XXI, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co

The prison of St Paul, Ephesus, Turkey, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
The prison of St Paul, Ephesus, Turkey, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

The ruined fortress of Veramin, Persia (Iran), 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
The ruined fortress of Veramin, Persia (Iran), 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co

Aleppo, Syria, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
Aleppo, Syria, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

The Bridge of Dezful, Iran, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
The Bridge of Dezful, Iran, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

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Armand Kohl, a talented artist of the late 19th century, captured the essence of various cultures and landscapes through his remarkable artworks. In Mount Hermon, Syria, he skillfully depicted the majestic beauty of this towering peak in all its glory. Moving on to Patan, Nepal, Kohl's brushstrokes brought to life the intricate temples that adorned this ancient city. Venturing further eastward, Kohl found himself immersed in the vibrant streets of Tokyo, Japan. His painting showcases a bell from Shiba quarter - a symbol of tranquility amidst bustling surroundings. The Portico of the Temple of Four Dragons at Nikko Toshogu is another masterpiece by Kohl; it transports us to an architectural marvel nestled within nature's embrace. Kohl also delved into capturing cultural diversity during his travels. With Korean mandarins as his subject matter, he highlighted their regal presence and traditional attire with meticulous detail. Japanese people and costumes were another source of inspiration for him; each stroke revealed their unique customs and traditions. The enchanting Tali Lake in Japan was not spared from Armand Kohl's artistic vision either. Through his artwork, we are transported to its serene shores where nature meets tranquility. Nagasaki too became part of his repertoire as he painted scenes that showcased both its natural beauty and bustling cityscape. As our journey continues through Asia with Armand Kohl as our guide, we witness glimpses into everyday life: Japanese peasants going about their daily routines while wearing traditional garments that reflect their rich heritage. Cape Horner in Japan stands tall against crashing waves—a testament to man's resilience against nature's might—captured brilliantly by Kohl’s skilled hand. Even beyond Japan’s borders did Armand venture; he took us on a visual tour through China with depictions such as a paper mill—an industrious scene showcasing human ingenuity—and M Tseng – Chinese minister in Paris, a portrait that bridges cultures and captures the essence of diplomacy.