Asian Image Collection

Absaloms Pillar in the Valley of Jehoshaphat, 1839 (lithograph)
1166042 Absaloms Pillar in the Valley of Jehoshaphat, 1839 (lithograph) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Roberts RA (1796-1864) was a Scottish painter

Thailand: A contemporary Thai mural showing King Naresuan of Siam (1555/1556 - 25 April 1605) defeating and killing the Burmese Crown Prince Minchit Sra in elephant combat at the Battle of Nong

China: Two gay men making love, late Qing period. Homosexuality in China was traditionally widespread in the region. Historically, homosexual relationships were regarded as a normal facet of life

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

The Shrine of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 1839 (lithograph)
1166031 The Shrine of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 1839 (lithograph) by Roberts, David (1796-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Roberts RA (1796-1864) was a Scottish painter

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

The Damascus Gate, Jerusalem, 1839 (lithograph)
1166036 The Damascus Gate, Jerusalem, 1839 (lithograph) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Roberts RA (1796-1864) was a Scottish painter

The Stone of Unction at the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 1839 (lithograph)
1166028 The Stone of Unction at the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 1839 (lithograph) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Roberts RA (1796-1864) was a Scottish painter

Entrance to the Tombs of the Kings, Jerusalem, 1842 (lithograph)
1166037 Entrance to the Tombs of the Kings, Jerusalem, 1842 (lithograph) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Roberts RA (1796-1864) was a Scottish painter

The Pool of Bethesda, Jerusalem, 1839 (lithograph)
1165950 The Pool of Bethesda, Jerusalem, 1839 (lithograph) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Roberts RA (1796-1864) was a Scottish painter

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

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

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

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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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Asian Image: From Holy Shrines to Cultural Icons" Step into the world and embark on a captivating journey through time and culture. Delve into 19th-century Jerusalem with lithographs showcasing iconic landmarks such as The Shrine of the Holy Sepulchre, an awe-inspiring testament to faith. Marvel at the Noh theatre mask of Yase Onna, embodying the haunting presence of an Emaciated Woman ghost. Transport yourself further into history with lithographs capturing The Damascus Gate, a majestic entrance that stood strong in 1839. Witness The Stone of Unction at the Holy Sepulchre, a place imbued with spiritual significance for countless pilgrims. Venturing eastward, discover Home of a Chinese Merchant near Canton, offering glimpses into daily life during this era. Immerse yourself in ancient wonders as you stand before the Entrance to the Tombs of Kings in Jerusalem, its grandeur echoing through time. Experience moments from conflicts past as you witness a Naval battle scene at Dagu or Taku Forts during Second Opium War – brushstrokes on paper bringing history alive. Gaze upon Absaloms Pillar in Valley Jehoshaphat; its towering presence evokes tales from biblical times. Continue your exploration by visiting The Pool Bethesda - another remarkable lithograph capturing Jerusalem's sacred sites. Learn about Emperor Tongzhi and Empress Jing Xian who left their indelible mark on China's imperial history. Finally, step into Japan's vibrant advertising world with Umegatani Sake poster from c. 1925 – an artistic fusion blending tradition and modernity. Asian image is not just about one company; it encompasses diverse facets spanning centuries – religious devotion, theatrical artistry, architectural marvels, cultural heritage and more. Let these captivating hints ignite your curiosity to delve deeper into Asia's rich tapestry of image and history.