Koreans Collection

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)

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.

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)

Dwarf lily or coral lily - Slender leaved lily, Lilium pumilum (Lilium tenuifolium) native to Mongolia
FLO4583217 Dwarf lily or coral lily - Slender leaved lily, Lilium pumilum (Lilium tenuifolium) native to Mongolia, Korea and China

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)

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

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)

Japan: Seoul, Keijo (b/w photo)
8661997 Japan: Seoul, Keijo (b/w photo) by Graefe, Axel von (1900-46 or 48); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seoul, Keijo. Illustration for Japan, Korea und Formosa by F. M)

The Empire of Japan (litho)
8661197 The Empire of Japan (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Empire of Japan)

Cover of " L'Indiscret", number 1, Satirique en N & B, 1904_7_27: Andre Louis (1838-1913)
ICA4943668 Cover of " L'Indiscret", number 1, Satirique en N & B, 1904_7_27: Andre Louis (1838-1913), Pelletan Camille (1846-1915) - Illustration by Andre Triou; (add.info)

Korean sketches
2911177 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

Perilla, shiso or jasoyup, Perilla frutescens (Balm-leaved perilla, Perilla ocymoides)
FLO4580905 Perilla, shiso or jasoyup, Perilla frutescens (Balm-leaved perilla, Perilla ocymoides). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Japan as God of Peace stamping on Russian warship
528348 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Japan as God of Peace stamping on Russian warship and holding aloft Tsar Nicholas II holding white flag

The Varyag steaming out to fight the Japanese fleet at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)
8655630 The Varyag steaming out to fight the Japanese fleet at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho) by Wigfull, William Edward (1875-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scuttling of the Korietz, Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)
8655627 Scuttling of the Korietz, Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scuttling of the Russian gunboat Korietz)

Scuttling of the Varyag, Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)
8655626 Scuttling of the Varyag, Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scuttling of the Russian cruiser Varyag)

Japanese soldiers crossing the Yalu River under fire, 1904 (litho)
8655608 Japanese soldiers crossing the Yalu River under fire, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese soldiers crossing the Yalu River under fire)

Battle of Pyongyang, 1894 (litho)
8655645 Battle of Pyongyang, 1894 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of Pyongyang by the Japanese army, 1894)

Sinking of the Russian warship Varyag, 1904 (litho)
8655635 Sinking of the Russian warship Varyag, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sinking of the Russian warship Varyag, Chemulpo, Russo-Japanese War)

The Japanese ravage the Coast of China (litho)
8661041 The Japanese ravage the Coast of China (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Japanese ravage the Coast of China)

Photographic print of the War Minister playing chess, also known as So-ban
3521270 Photographic print of the War Minister playing chess, also known as So-ban; (add.info.: Photographic print of the war minister playing chess, also known as So-ban)

Arrival of the Korean Embassy in Edo, c. 1709. Creator: Torii Kiyonobu I
Arrival of the Korean Embassy in Edo, c. 1709. Detail from a larger artwork

Korean children, Chinese men, and others at the farmers market, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Creator: Eleanor Lord Pray
Korean children, Chinese men, and others at the farmers market, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Showing event described in Eleanor Pray's letter of April 27

Governors office, Seoul, Korea, early 20th century
3786382 Governors office, Seoul, Korea, early 20th century; (add.info.: Governors office, Seoul, Korea, early 20th century. Postcard. Modern - day South Korea.); Lebrecht History

Korean wooden boat and jumbo used for the first contacts with the Japanese Japan. Date of Photograph:30/05/1871

Four adolescents on the banks of the river Han, near Seoul (South Korea). Four small boats used to transport wood are on the river Republic of Korea (South Korea) Seoul. Date of Photograph:1904 ca

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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of Koreans: From Seokguram Grotto to Bulguksa Temple" Korea, a land steeped in history and tradition, offers a glimpse into its captivating culture through various artifacts and artworks. The Seokguram Grotto stands as a testament to the country's devotion with its awe-inspiring Tathagata Buddha, dating back to the late 1800s. This hanging scroll showcases intricate ink and color on paper techniques that bring this divine figure to life. Delving deeper into Korean craftsmanship, we encounter the exquisite celadon ware pitcher adorned with an inlaid figure and willow design from the 1200s. Its delicate beauty exemplifies the mastery of slip decoration techniques employed during this period. However, not all aspects of Korean history are serene. A chilling depiction from 1811 reveals the torture inflicted upon a guilty woman, reminding us of darker times in Korea's past. Similarly haunting are the vivid ink and color silk paintings depicting Ogwan, Byeonseong, and Chogang - kings of hell according to traditional beliefs - showcasing both artistic skill and cultural mythology. Shifting gears towards everyday life in ancient Korea, we discover tea bowls that offer insight into their tea-drinking customs during the first half of the 12th century. These stoneware bowls feature black slip under celadon glaze for an elegant touch while providing practicality for enjoying warm beverages. In contrast to these refined artifacts is a poignant lithograph capturing Japanese officers inspecting wounds inflicted upon three Koreans executed by firing squad. This image serves as a reminder of historical conflicts endured by Koreans at foreign hands. Lastly, another tea bowl stand from the same era highlights how even seemingly mundane objects were crafted with meticulous attention to detail using black slip under celadon glaze technique.