Anecdotes of the Red-Haired Barbarians 1787
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photo of handprinted image
toned paper
water colours
possibly oil pastel
carved into stone
underpainting
pastel chalk drawing
watercolour bleed
watercolour illustration
watercolor
"Anecdotes of the Red-Haired Barbarians" is a 1787 Japanese book cover, likely from an illustrated manuscript, featuring simple, minimalist design. The brown paper cover features a small rectangular label in the top left corner with Japanese characters inscribed on it. The label is attached to the cover with simple black trim. This piece offers a glimpse into the art of book binding and publishing in Japan, showcasing a typical design for the time.
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In Japan there was a small circle of scholars and interested individuals who were abreast of developments in Europe. In the 18th century, broad layers of the population could become acquainted with them through popular books, like this one by Morishima Churyo. He collected a wealth of information about Europe and presented it in an accessible manner to a general audience, for instance these details of insects under the microscope.
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