Geïllustreerd verslag van een reis naar het westen 1803

This is the cover of an illustrated book by the celebrated Japanese artist Shiba Kōkan, entitled "Geïllustreerd verslag van een reis naar het westen" (Illustrated Report of a Journey to the West). Created in 1803, the cover is a simple yet elegant design with a light blue background, a vertical column of text on the left, and faint traces of wear over time. The artwork showcases Kōkan's versatility, and this particular book would have been an engaging and insightful chronicle for its time.