Koreans Collection (#5)

The War Between Russia and Japan, Arrival of Japanese Soldiers in Korea (colour litho)
2798747 The War Between Russia and Japan, Arrival of Japanese Soldiers in Korea (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War Between Russia and Japan)

Les Japonais se rendent maitres des lignes telegraphiques (colour litho)
2787207 Les Japonais se rendent maitres des lignes telegraphiques (colour litho) by Salles, Robert (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Promenade nocturne des Coreens (colour litho)
2787206 Promenade nocturne des Coreens (colour litho) by Salles, Robert (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Promenade nocturne des Coreens)

L empereur se rend a la tombe des Ancetres (colour litho)
2787205 L empereur se rend a la tombe des Ancetres (colour litho) by Salles, Robert (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: L empereur se rend a la tombe des Ancetres)

Emperor of Corea (colour litho)
613164 Emperor of Corea (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emperor of Corea, 19 October 1899)

Korean Secretaries of State (b / w photo)
5990308 Korean Secretaries of State (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Korean Secretaries of State. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Heungseon Daewongun, father of King Gojong of Korea (litho)
6014180 Heungseon Daewongun, father of King Gojong of Korea (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heungseon Daewongun (1820-1899), father of King Gojong of Korea

With the China Squadron, Sketches in Corea (engraving)
1591543 With the China Squadron, Sketches in Corea (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the China Squadron, Sketches in Corea)

Sketches from Korea, Eastern Asia (engraving)
1610065 Sketches from Korea, Eastern Asia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from Korea, Eastern Asia)

The Military Hospital at Chemulpo (engraving)
1627836 The Military Hospital at Chemulpo (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Military Hospital at Chemulpo)

An Englishmans Journey across Corea with Bread and Jam (engraving)
1041797 An Englishmans Journey across Corea with Bread and Jam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Englishmans Journey across Corea with Bread and Jam)

Alice Roosevelt, daughter of US President Theodore Roosevelt, visiting the Emperor of Korea in Seoul (colour litho)
3097533 Alice Roosevelt, daughter of US President Theodore Roosevelt, visiting the Emperor of Korea in Seoul (colour litho) by French School

The Cultivation of Art in the Far East (engraving)
1055814 The Cultivation of Art in the Far East (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cultivation of Art in the Far East)

Sketching from Life at Fusan, Corea, our Artist at Work (litho)
1048144 Sketching from Life at Fusan, Corea, our Artist at Work (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketching from Life at Fusan, Corea, our Artist at Work)

Interior of a Butchers Shop at Fusan, Corean Women cutting up and selling Meat (engraving)
1048148 Interior of a Butchers Shop at Fusan, Corean Women cutting up and selling Meat (engraving) by Bigot, Georges Ferdinand (1860-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War in the East (litho)
1048104 The War in the East (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East)

Japanese Embassy to the Corea (engraving)
1061654 Japanese Embassy to the Corea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese Embassy to the Corea)

The Capture of Ping-Yang, in Corea, by the Japanese Army, 16 September (litho)
1107976 The Capture of Ping-Yang, in Corea, by the Japanese Army, 16 September (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capture of Ping-Yang, in Corea)

View of Chemulpo, the Principal Port of Corea on the Yellow Sea (litho)
1107966 View of Chemulpo, the Principal Port of Corea on the Yellow Sea (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Chemulpo)

The War in Eastern Asia, Japanese Transports landing Troops at Chemulpo, Corea, 9 September (litho)
1107737 The War in Eastern Asia, Japanese Transports landing Troops at Chemulpo, Corea, 9 September (litho) by Wyllie, Charles William (1853-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

Views in Corea, the Seat of War in Eastern Asia (b / w photo)
1107546 Views in Corea, the Seat of War in Eastern Asia (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in Corea, the Seat of War in Eastern Asia)

Sketches in Corea (b / w photo)
1107540 Sketches in Corea (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Corea)

The War between China and Japan, a Corean Rest-House (engraving)
1107521 The War between China and Japan, a Corean Rest-House (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War between China and Japan)

With a Survey Party in Korea (litho)
1040750 With a Survey Party in Korea (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With a Survey Party in Korea)

Women stilt jumpers, Korea (chromolitho)
1093281 Women stilt jumpers, Korea (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women stilt jumpers, Korea. Liebig educational card.); © Look and Learn

Imperial Palace, Seoul, Korea (chromolitho)
1093277 Imperial Palace, Seoul, Korea (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imperial Palace, Seoul, Korea. Liebig educational card.); © Look and Learn

KOREA. Seokguram Grotto. Bulguksa Temple. Seated Buddha. 751. White granite statue (3.5 m. In height) located in the center of the rotunda in the temple built during the time of the united kingdom of

Seoul, Korea - Modern Shopping Street Date: 1930s

Group of Koreans, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

South Korea - A Village Market Date: circa 1910s

Koreans and Chinese
Korean and Chinese Volunteers join forces amid mutual jubilation before they set off together to fight the Yanks Date: 1951

Koreans in Vladivostock, Russia Date: circa 1907

Foot spa, Daejeon, South Korea
People using foot spa in Daejeon, South Korea

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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.