Korean Collection

KOREAN WAR: SHIP REFUELING. The destroyer USS Shelton and the aircraft carrier USS Antietam refueling from the tanker USS Tolovana in Korean waters

Signs in Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Korean War Veterans Memorial (1995). Washington D. C. United
Korean War Veterans Memorial (1995). Group of 19 stainless steel sculptures, by Frank Gaylord, representing a squad patrol. Detail. West Potomac Park. National Mall. Washington D.C. United States

The battleship U. S. S. Missouri bombards Chong Ji, Korea, with 16-inch guns in October 1950
KOREAN WAR, 1950. The battleship " U.S.S. Missouri" bombards Chong Ji, Korea, with 16-inch guns in October 1950

Bamboo in the Wind, early 17th century. Creator: Yi Jeong (Korean, 1541-1626)
Bamboo in the Wind, early 17th century

Chemulpo, Korea, main port for the capital, Seoul. Date: circa 1890

Seoul, Korea - Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, Gyeongbokgung Palace
Seoul, Korea - Gyeonghoeru, also known as Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, a hall used to hold important and special state banquets during the Joseon Dynasty - Part of the Gyeongbokgung Palace

Haedong Yonggungsa temple, Busan, South Korea, Asia

City skyline, Busan, South Korea, Asia

Hyang-Wonjong Pavilion, Kyongbok Palace, Seoul, South Korea, Korea, Asia

Seoul, South Korea, Korea, Asia

Starfield Library in COEX Mall, Seoul, South Korea

South Korea, Seoul, Statue of King Sejong

Panorama of Incheon with view toward Chemulpo Bay, Korea, the site of the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, where the first shots of the Russo-Japanese War were fired. Date: circa 1905

Kia Soul Exclaim

JAPAN: MAP, 1606. Map of Japan engraved by Jodocus Hondius for a 1606 edition of Gerardus Mercators Atlas. Korea is shown as an island

South Korea, Gyeongju, Royal Tomb of King Naemul of Silla

Citizens Bell Pavillion, Yongdusan Park, Busan, South Korea, Asia

Elevated view of a busy city centre street and high rise buildings on a rainy summer day, City Hall area, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Seoul, Korea - Panoramic view over the city, looking toward the Japanese General Government Building, Seoul (back centre). Date: 1930s

A Korean terracotta jar / pot seller and his seated chum
A Korean terracotta jar/pot seller and his seated chum (smiling) Date: circa 1910

Drummer, Deoksugung Palace, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Yakcheonsa Buddhist temple, Seogwipo City, Jeju Island, South Korea, Asia

Robot Albert Einstein. Robot featuring the body of a HUBO robot made by the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and a head created by US robot designer David Hanson

KOREAN WAR: PORK CHOP HILL. An American soldier, wounded at the Battle of Pork Chop Hill in 1953, receives assistance from two comrades

Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2010 blue

Selection of Views of Seoul, Korea - Postcard Pack Date: 1930s

Yin and yang sign on a door, fortress of Suwon, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Korea, Asia

Jeongbang pokpo waterfall, island of Jejudo, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Korea, Asia

Racial / Asia / Korea 1910
Korean washerwomen by the riverside

Korea Scenery / Pass 1910
Korean scenery: the Peking Pass

Cheonggyecheon Stream at dusk, Seoul, South Korea

Lotte World Tower and Han River at dusk, Seoul, South Korea

Lotte World Tower, Seoul, South Korea

Traditional houses in Bukchon Hanok village at dusk, Seoul, South Korea

Traditional houses in Bukchon Hanok village at sunrise, Seoul, South Korea

Traditional houses in Bukchon Hanok village at dawn, Seoul, South Korea

Chonhado (World Map)
3086646 Chonhado (World Map) by Korean school, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Korean traditional map of all under heaven presents a flat world with Korea and China in the centre)

Traditional house in Bukchon Hanok village, Seoul, South Korea

Namsan Baekbeom Park, Seoul, South Korea

Elevated view of Deoksugung Palace and skyscrapers, Seoul, South Korea

Square on Teheran-ro Street, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Traditional houses in Bukchon Hanok village and Namsan Seoul Tower at dusk, Seoul, South Korea

Tourists wearing traditional Korean clothes in Changdeokgung Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Seoul, South Korea

Changdeokgung Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Seoul, South Korea

Dongdaemun Design Plaza at dusk, Seoul, South Korea

Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul, South Korea

Cheonggyecheon Stream, Seoul, South Korea

South Korea, Seoul, Jogyesa Temple, Daeungjeon or Hall of the Great Hero with Panels depicting Life of the Great Buddha

South Korea, Gyeongju, Seokguram Grotto, Granite Buddha Statue

South Korea, Seoul, Dongdaemun Market, Fabric Shop

Statue of king Sejong in Gwanghwamun Plaza, Gwanghwamun, Seoul, South Korea

Result of the Treaty of Portsmouth ending the Russo-Japanese War, 1905 (litho)
8655561 Result of the Treaty of Portsmouth ending the Russo-Japanese War, 1905 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Chino-Japanese War, 1894 (litho)
8661035 The Chino-Japanese War, 1894 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chino-Japanese War, 1894)

Scene with washerwomen and a woman busy at her toilet, spied on by a man hidden behind a fan
LSE4316410 Scene with washerwomen and a woman busy at her toilet, spied on by a man hidden behind a fan. Painting by Danwon (Kim Hongdo) (1745-1806), ink on paper, Korean art

Photographic print of the Emperor's residence in the Imperial Palace at Seoul
3521183 Photographic print of the Emperor's residence in the Imperial Palace at Seoul; (add.info.: Photographic print of the Emperor's residence in the Imperial Palace at Seoul, South Korea)

Korean Gama used by the privileged classes, a form of closed chair similar to a Palanquin, Litter or Sedan chair
528249 Korean Gama used by the privileged classes, a form of closed chair similar to a Palanquin, Litter or Sedan chair, carried by porters. Watercolour, c1890

Theater of operations, Japan-China War, 1894-5
2902853 Theater of operations, Japan-China War, 1894-5; (add.info.: Theater of operations, Japan-China War, 1894-5.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Chinese or Korean bookseller holding a mirror in conversation with a Russian soldier
528404 Chinese or Korean bookseller holding a mirror in conversation with a Russian soldier. Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915) Japanese artist. Print c1904.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Mandarin in Korea in 1866: drawing by M.H. Zuber in the newspaper "Le tour du Monde", 1873
PCT4261687 Mandarin in Korea in 1866: drawing by M.H. Zuber in the newspaper "Le tour du Monde", 1873.; (add.info.: Mandarin in Korea in 1866: drawing by M.H)

Korea, 1822
2902862 Korea, 1822; (add.info.: Korea, 1822.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Asia - 1680
2902849 Asia - 1680; (add.info.: Asia in praecipuas ipsius partes distributa, ad ovesrvationes academiae regiae scientiarum, et exquisitissimas tabulas, quae nunquam antehac lucem viderunt)

Korean sketches
2911175 Korean sketches; (add.info.: 1898 Korean sketches in the style of Kisan's genre by James Scarth Gale (1863-1937) Canadian Presbyterian missionary, educator and Bible translator in Korea

Korean sketches
2911174 Korean sketches; (add.info.: 1898 Korean sketches in the style of Kisan's genre by James Scarth Gale (1863-1937) Canadian Presbyterian missionary, educator and Bible translator in Korea

Men playing Korean chess, baduk
2911150 Men playing Korean chess, baduk; (add.info.: 1895 Illustration depicting men playing Korean chess, baduk by Stewart Culin (1858-1929) American ethnographer and author interested in games

Palanquin or sedan bearers in Korea, historical illustration, wood engraving, circa 1888
UIG5414384 Palanquin or sedan bearers in Korea, historical illustration, wood engraving, circa 1888; UIG

Map of Japan and Korea, c.1900 (engraving)
533031 Map of Japan and Korea, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Japan and Korea, with insets of Kurile Islands, Liu-Kiu Islands and Formosa, circa 1902)

Korean nobleman or government official carried in a form of litter by four porters with straps over shoulders
528250 Korean nobleman or government official carried in a form of litter by four porters with straps over shoulders. Two personal attendants hold the chair. Watercolour c1890

Japanese shells striking the Russian cruiser Varyag, Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)
8655631 Japanese shells striking the Russian cruiser Varyag, Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Japanese shell striking the Russian cruiser Varyag at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)
8655629 Japanese shell striking the Russian cruiser Varyag at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of Pyongyang, 1894 (litho)
8663989 Battle of Pyongyang, 1894 (litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Pyongyang, Korea, First Sino-Japanese War, 1894)

Moon Jar, 1601-1700 (glazed porcelain with repairs in gold powder)
5861938 Moon Jar, 1601-1700 (glazed porcelain with repairs in gold powder) by Korean School, (17th century); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Joseon dynasty (1392-1910))

Morning star lily, Lilium concolor. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4627031 Morning star lily, Lilium concolor. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Map of Asia circa 1810. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient
FLO4622502 Map of Asia circa 1810. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Korean sketches
2911176 Korean sketches; (add.info.: 1898 Korean sketches in the style of Kisan's genre by James Scarth Gale (1863-1937) Canadian Presbyterian missionary, educator and Bible translator in Korea

Korea, 1750
2902863 Korea, 1750; (add.info.: Korea, 1750.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

A Korean Ship
2911052 A Korean Ship; (add.info.: 1850 Album leaf, ink and colours on paper depict a Korean Ship by Ishizaki Yushi. Dated 1850.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Japanese and Russian fleets at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)
8655632 Japanese and Russian fleets at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho) by Wyllie, Charles William (1853-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

Korea - Korean man in hat, breeches and stockings, holding a stick - Handcoloured woodcut by Lisbet from " Moeurs
FLO4723401 Korea - Korean man in hat, breeches and stockings, holding a stick - Handcoloured woodcut by Lisbet from " Moeurs, Uses et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde, Asie

Portrait of Yee Yong Ik
3521203 Portrait of Yee Yong Ik; (add.info.: Portrait of Yee Yong Ik, the Korean Machiavelli. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Status of Manchuria as determined by the Treaty of Portsmouth ending the Russo-Japanese War, 1905 (litho)
8655654 Status of Manchuria as determined by the Treaty of Portsmouth ending the Russo-Japanese War, 1905 (litho) by English School

Battle of Pyongyang, 1894 (litho)
8655643 Battle of Pyongyang, 1894 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Japanese infantry charging the enemy, Battle of the Yalu River, 1904 (litho)
8655609 Japanese infantry charging the enemy, Battle of the Yalu River, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese infantry charging the enemy at Wiju)

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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of Korea: From Propaganda Posters to Historical Landmarks" Immerse yourself in the captivating world art and history as you journey through this diverse nation. In Wonsan City, North Korea, a propaganda poster catches your eye, showcasing the indomitable spirit of the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK). The vibrant colors and intricate details speak volumes about their unwavering patriotism. Venturing further into Pyongyang, you encounter a mesmerizing painting depicting the Great Leaders, Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung. This masterpiece pays homage to their influential legacies that have shaped North Korea's path. It serves as a reminder of their enduring presence in every corner of this enigmatic city. As you make your way to Seoul in South Korea, signs beckon with modernity and innovation. The bustling streets reflect an amalgamation of tradition and progress that define Asia's dynamic landscape. Witnessing these signs is like witnessing Seoul's heartbeat - pulsating with energy and ambition. Delving into history once again, you stumble upon an evocative photograph from 1953 during the Korean War. The USS Shelton and USS Antietam refuel from the tanker USS Tolovana amidst turbulent waters. The image captures both resilience and camaraderie among soldiers fighting for peace on Korean shores. Intriguingly contrasting with war imagery is Yi Jeong's "Bamboo in the Wind, " a serene painting from early 17th century Korea. Its delicate brushstrokes convey harmony between nature and humanity—a testament to how art can transcend time while capturing life's ephemeral beauty. Across oceans lies Washington D. C. 's Korean War Veterans Memorial—honoring those who sacrificed for freedom during one of history's most significant conflicts. Here stands a poignant reminder that bravery knows no boundaries or nationalities; it unites us all under one shared human experience.