Chou Collection

JAPAN: ASTRONOMY, 1936. Women watching stars. Color drawing, 1936, by Ota Chou

Letter C Courage always pleases, and more than nonsense, the vile COUARDIE is rightly mocking. Engraving in " ABC
DUV4206537 Letter C Courage always pleases, and more than nonsense, the vile COUARDIE is rightly mocking. Engraving in " ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Ch

Cabbage, Brassica oleracea, and rampion bellflower, Campanula rapunculus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a
FLO4668331 Cabbage, Brassica oleracea, and rampion bellflower, Campanula rapunculus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Descriptive board of cabbage, turnip and flower cabbage. Chromolithographie in " Recueil d'images instructives
FLO4721612 Descriptive board of cabbage, turnip and flower cabbage. Chromolithographie in " Recueil d'images instructives ou lecons du monde vegetal"

Botanical: cabbage flower, kohlrabi, arugula - Brassica varieties: cauliflower, Brassica oleracea botrytis 175
FLO4729323 Botanical: cabbage flower, kohlrabi, arugula - Brassica varieties: cauliflower, Brassica oleracea botrytis 175, Kohlrabi, Brassica oleracea gonglyodes 176, arugula, Eruca sativa, 177

Cabbage, Brassica oleracea var. capitata. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4668306 Cabbage, Brassica oleracea var. capitata. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Botany: cabbage, Cabbage, Brassica oleracea capitata, flower 172 and head of leaves 173, red cabbage
FLO4729330 Botany: cabbage, Cabbage, Brassica oleracea capitata, flower 172 and head of leaves 173, red cabbage, Brassica oleracea rubra, 174, and turnip mustard flower, Brassica rapa 171

An Interview with a Chinese Viceroy (engraving)
1056352 An Interview with a Chinese Viceroy (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Interview with a Chinese Viceroy)

Le depositaire infidele - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving)
DUV4215098 Le depositaire infidele - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

The cook and a young man Painting by Francois Boucher (1703-1770) 1735
JLJ4615790 The cook and a young man Painting by Francois Boucher (1703-1770) 1735. Musee de Sainte Address by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); Museum, Sainte-Adresse

Dried Cuttle-Fish and Plum Blossoms, early 19th century. early 19th century
Dried Cuttle-Fish and Plum Blossoms, early 19th century

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Japan, Tokyo, Akihabara, line of electric and computer stores on chuo-dori avenue

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Japan, Tokyo, Akihabara, on Chuo-dori avenue, line of Electronics, computer, and video and computer game stores

Jean-SimA Chardin Life Copper Pot Cabbage Pestle
Jean-Simeon Chardin: Still Life with Copper Pot, Cabbage, Pestle, and Stove (Table de cuisine avec marmite de cuivre, chou, egrugeoir et rechaud), Jean-Simeon Chardin, Between 1732 and 1740

Japan - Kobe - Minatogawa Shrine
Minatogawa Shrine - a Shinto shrine in Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan, roughly on the site of the Battle of Minatogawa. Date: circa 1909

Five Pavilion Bridge - Slender West Lake, Yangzhou, China. Date: circa 1906

Wu Ti, or Kuan Ti, Chinese war god, and his squire Chou-tsang. Print showing Chinese war god dressed in green with a red face; his squire on the right. Date before 1928

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"Chou: A Celestial Journey through Art and Culture" Step into the enchanting world of "chou, " where Japan's astronomy, women stargazers, and Ota Chou's vibrant color drawing from 1936 come together in a mesmerizing display. Transport yourself to Guangzhou, also known as Canton, where the bustling cityscape intertwines with the rich history of Chinese culture. As you delve deeper into this captivating journey, encounter an interview with a Chinese Viceroy depicted in an intricate engraving. Feel the presence of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, whose influential legacy continues to shape the nation. Marvel at La Fontaine's timeless fables brought to life through Le depositaire infidele - a 19th-century engraving that captures both wit and wisdom. Immerse yourself in Francois Boucher's masterpiece painting from 1735 depicting The Cook and a Young Man – a scene brimming with culinary delights and youthful exuberance. Discover the delicate beauty of Dried Cuttle-Fish and Plum Blossoms captured in early 19th-century artistry. Witness nature unfold before your eyes as Pierid butterflies flutter gracefully amidst stone engravings that stand as testaments to human creativity throughout history. Finally, embrace Jean-SimA Chardin's Life Copper Pot Cabbage Pestle – an exquisite representation of everyday objects transformed into extraordinary works of art. Let these diverse elements blend harmoniously like flavors in a sumptuous feast for your senses. In this captivating exploration of "chou, " immerse yourself in celestial wonders, cultural treasures, and artistic brilliance spanning centuries. Allow your imagination to soar among stars while appreciating humanity's boundless creativity across continents and eras.