Asia Pictures Collection

India: See India Darjeeling - At a Lama Dance, vintage travel poster, Government of India. Victor Veevers (1903 - 1970), Bombay, 1934. Darjeeling is a town in the Indian state of West Bengal

Noh theatre mask of Yase Onna, the Emaciated Woman ghost, c
2635033 Noh theatre mask of Yase Onna, the Emaciated Woman ghost, c.1600 (wood) by Deme Yukan (16th-17th century); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Portrait of Christopher Columbus (1451 - 1506), 1892 (lithograph)
1163738 Portrait of Christopher Columbus (1451 - 1506), 1892 (lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christopher Columbus (c)

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), c. 1892 (lithograph)
1163750 Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), c.1892 (lithograph) by Moroni, Antonio (Antonello) (1889-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christopher Columbus (c)

Empress Jing Xian (c. 1681-1731), 1st consort of Emperor Yongzheng (1678 - 1735)
1147474 Empress Jing Xian (c.1681-1731), 1st consort of Emperor Yongzheng (1678 - 1735) by Chinese School; Palace Museum, Beijing

Japan: Advertising poster for Umegatani Sake, c. 1925
A powerfully built Sumo wrestler - no doubt a celebrity at the time (c. 1925) endorses the virtues of Umegatani sake

Indonesia: Dutch East Indies tourism poster for Java, c. 1930s
Java (Indonesian: Jawa) is an island of Indonesia. With a population of 135 million (excluding the 3.6 million on the island of Madura which is administered as part of the provinces of Java)

Japan: Advertising poster for Mitsukoshi Department Store. Hashiguchi Goyo (1880 - 1921), 1911
Between the end of the First World War in 1918 and the outbreak of the Pacific War in 1941, Japanese graphic design as represented in advertsing posters

Libya / Italy: Advertising poster for the Fiera de Tripoli (Tripoli Fair), 1930
From 1912 to 1927, the territory of Libya was known as Italian North Africa. From 1927 to 1934, the territory was split into two colonies, Italian Cyrenaica and Italian Tripolitania

Japan: Poster for an Exhibition of Export Articles'at Minatogawa, Kobe. Tsunetomi Kitano, 1911
Between the end of the First World War in 1918 and the outbreak of the Pacific War in 1941, Japanese graphic design as represented in advertsing posters

Japan: Summer at Miho Peninsula, Nagoya Rail Agency, c. 1933 Nakayama Taiyodo, c. 1922
Miho no Matsubara (õ©ëõ┐Ø??µØ¥Õă Miho Pine Grove) is a scenic area on the Miho Peninsula in Shimizu Ward of Shizuoka City, Japan. Its seven-kilometre seashore is lined with pine trees

China (Manchukuo / Japan): South Manchuria Railway Company advertising poster, c. 1930
The South Manchuria Railway was built as a part of the Chinese Eastern Railway in 1898-1903 by Imperial Russia according to the Russian-Chinese convention and the Convention of Peking 1860

India: See India'Darjeeling - At a Lama Dance, vintage travel poster, Government of India
India: See India Darjeeling - At a Lama Dance, vintage travel poster, Government of India. Victor Veevers (1903 - 1970), Bombay, 1934. Darjeeling is a town in the Indian state of West Bengal

Japan: Advertising calendar for Osaka Shosen Kaisha (Osaka Mercantile Steamship Company), Kobe, 1921
Osaka Mercantile Steamship poster featuring a kimono-clad young woman and the company flag

France: Poster advertisement for Cafe Collas (Collas Coffee), Pearls from the Indes, the Best of all Coffees
This orientalist poster was designed in 1927 for the Collas coffee house. Rene Honore Collas founded the company, producing some of the best coffee in France

India: Advertising poster for Sunlight Soap featuring Vishnu and companions. 1930
Vishnu (Vi£ß╣çu) is the Supreme God of Vaishnavism, one of the three main sects of Hinduism. Vishnu is also known as Narayana and Hari. Laksmi is the wife of Vishnu

Japan: Tokyo's Gleaming Sights'. Travel poster for Tokyo showing paper lantern with cherry blossoms
Tokyo (µØ▒õ║¼ T┼ìky┼ì, Eastern Capital') is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area

Japan: Advertising poster for Calpis Beverage'(a cultured milk drink), 1928
Calpis ('Karupisu') is a Japanese uncarbonated soft drink, manufactured by Calpis Co. Ltd. headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo. Calpis Co. is a subsidiary of Ajinomoto

Japan: Advertising poster for Puraton Ink. Nakayama Taiyodo, c. 1922
Between the end of the First World War in 1918 and the outbreak of the Pacific War in 1941, Japanese graphic design as represented in advertsing posters

Japan: Advertising poster for Cascade Beer, c. 1930
Four men in silhouette extol Extra Cascade Beer from the Kotobukiya Brewery in Yokohama

Japan: Advertising poster for Savings Bonds. Teinshinsho, c. 1922
Advertisement for Japanese Postal Savings Bank featuring lillies

Japan: Advertisement for liquid pomade from Matsuura Cosmerics, Bitaol, 1937
This 1937 adveritisement represents a moga or modern girl as envisaged in Japan in the 1930s. Taken from the Weekly Asahi (Rising Sun)

Japan: Towards Matsujima'. Sendai Rail Bureau, 1930s
Sendai (??ÕÅ░Õ©é Sendai-shi) is the capital city of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, and the largest city in the T┼ìhoku region

Japan: Mountains! Mountains! The Mountains Invite You! Osaka Railway Agency, 1930s
Osaka (ÕñºÚÿ¬ ┼îsaka) is a designated city in the Kansai region of Japan. It is the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and the largest component of the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area

Japan: Advertising poster for Sakura Beer, c. 1925
Inexplicably, a giant elephant holds a bottle of Sakura beer with its trunk and stands on its back legs, while masses of people jubilate

Japan: Advertising poster for Tokio Beer, c. 1900
Cheerful moustachioed man advocating the excellence of Tokio Beer while a cherub hovers overhead with another bottle

Japan: Tokyos Gleaming Sights. Travel poster for Tokyo showing paper lantern with cherry blossoms and modern
Tokyo (µØ▒õ║¼ T┼ìky┼ì, Eastern Capital ) is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area

Japan: A young woman in a blue kimono holding a sake bottle. Nippon Shuzō Kabushiki Kaisha, c. 1916
Between the end of the First World War in 1918 and the outbreak of the Pacific War in 1941, Japanese graphic design as represented in advertsing posters

Japan: Japanese woman in traditional dress advertising refined sugar. Tokyo, 1914
Produced by Dai Nippon Seitō Kabushiki Kaisha sugar manufacture and refining company, Tokyo

India: Visit India, State Railways of India advertising poster, 1930s
Early art poster published by the State Railways of India advertising travel and tourism to India, 1930s

Japan: Cover of Affiches (posters) magazine, August 1927
Between the end of the First World War in 1918 and the outbreak of the Pacific War in 1941, Japanese graphic design as represented in advertsing posters

Japan: Poster advertisement for the NYK Line steamship company, 1916
Cherry blossom and castle epitomise the aesthetic appeal of Japan in the 1916 NYK Line steamship poster

Japan: Poster advertisement for the Osaka Mercantile Steamship Company, 1916
The Osaka Mercantile Steamship Company, in the form of a gigantic sumo wrestler, bestrides the trade routes of the world in this 1916 advertising poster

Japan: Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Retreat of Spirits. Advertising poster for Japanese Government Railways, c
Kirishima-Yaku National Park (Ú£ºÕ│ÂÕ▒ï...Õø¢þ½ï... Kirishima-Yaku Kokuritsu K┼ìen) is a national park in Ky┼½sh┼½, Japan

Japan: Fields of Color, Yamanashi Prefecture. Japanese Railways, 1930s
Yamanashi Prefecture (Õ▒▒µó¿þ£î Yamanashi-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Ch┼½bu region of the main island of Honshu

Japan: Sea Bathing in Obama, Fukui. Osaka and Nagoya Rail Agency, 1930s
Obama (Õ░ŵÁ£Õ©é Obama-shi) is a city in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. It faces Wakasa Bay due north of Kyoto, and is about four to seven hours by train from Tokyo

Japan: Golden Years (Retirement) in the Summer. Nagoya Rail Agency, 1930s
Nagoya (ÕÉìÕÅñÕ▒ïÕ©é Nagoya-shi) is the largest city in the Ch┼½bu region of Japan. It is the third-largest incorporated city and the fourth most populous urban area in Japan

Japan: Standing atop the Mountains. Nagoya Rail Agency, 1930s
Nagoya (ÕÉìÕÅñÕ▒ïÕ©é Nagoya-shi) is the largest city in the Ch┼½bu region of Japan. It is the third-largest incorporated city and the fourth most populous urban area in Japan

Japan: Advertising poster for Toyo Kisen Kaisha / Oriental Steam-Ship Company. Tōyō Kisen Kabushiki Kaisha, 1917
Oriental Steamship Co advertisement featuring a young woman holding a folding fan

Japan: Autumn in Nagoya. Nagoya Tourism Bureau, c. 1930s
Nagoya (ÕÉìÕÅñÕ▒ïÕ©é Nagoya-shi?) is the largest city in the Ch┼½bu region of Japan. It is the third-largest incorporated city and the fourth most populous urban area in Japan

Japan: Advertising poster for the Shantung Railway Company. Nakayama Taiyodo, c. 1922
The Qingdao-Jinan Railway or Jiaoji Railway (simplified Chinese: ÞâµÁÄ" ÞÀ»; traditional Chinese: Þåáµ┐ƒÚÉÁÞÀ»; pinyin: Ji─üoji Ti─ølu)

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"Captivating Asia: A Glimpse into the Enigmatic East" Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Asian culture through these captivating pictures. From ancient traditions to historical events, each image tells a unique story that unveils the allure of Asia. Delve into the world of Japanese Noh theatre with a mesmerizing mask of Yase Onna, embodying both beauty and mystery. Feel a chill run down your spine as you encounter the haunting visage of the Emaciated Woman ghost, an eerie figure from folklore. Transport yourself back in time to witness Christopher Columbus's legacy through a lithograph portrait capturing his adventurous spirit. Marvel at a vivid depiction of a naval battle scene during the Second Opium War, showcasing fierce clashes at Dagu or Taku Forts. Explore imperial history as you gaze upon Emperor Tongzhi's solemn countenance; his reign marked by significant changes in China's dynastic rule. Admire Empress Jing Xian, consort to Emperor Yongzheng, whose elegance graces this timeless picture. Embark on an artistic journey across Asia with advertising posters that reflect its diverse landscapes and vibrant cultures. Be enticed by an enticing poster for Umegatani Sake from Japan or discover Java's enchantment through a Dutch East Indies tourism advertisement. Witness early 20th-century Japan come alive through stunning artwork promoting Mitsukoshi Department Store and exhibitions showcasing export articles at Minatogawa, Kobe. Experience summer bliss at Miho Peninsula captured by Nagoya Rail Agency or marvel at Nakayama Taiyodo's masterful brushwork depicting serene landscapes. Lastly, travel to Libya where Italian influence intertwines with local heritage in an alluring poster for Fiera de Tripoli (Tripoli Fair), inviting visitors to indulge their senses in North African splendor. These captivating images offer glimpses into Asia’s vast cultural mosaic - evoking curiosity and inspiring wanderlust.