Prentenboek met voorbeelden van moedige en uitnemende daden 1840

This artwork, "Prentenboek met voorbeelden van moedige en uitnemende daden," is a set of eight bound volumes created in 1840 by Japanese artist Kita Busei. The books, featuring a blue and yellow color scheme, depict examples of courageous and outstanding deeds, demonstrating the artist's interest in moral narratives. The work's compact size, measuring 226 mm in height and 158 mm in width, suggests it was intended for personal use and study. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, this artwork offers insight into Japanese literary and artistic traditions of the 19th century.