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Nagasaki Harbour, c. 1800-50 (silk painting)
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Nagasaki Harbour, c. 1800-50 (silk painting)
XOS2909650 Nagasaki Harbour, c.1800-50 (silk painting) by Kawahara Keiga (b.1786, c.1860); 75.5x48.6 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: The Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie, VOC) trading company flourished in the 17th and 18th centuries with an Asian capital at Batavia, now Jakarta, in Java. As part of the sakoku self-imposed isolationist policy to constrain foreign traders, an isolated island outpost at Deshima, Nagasaki allowed limited trade with Japan. Originally built to house Portuguese traders, the crescent shaped island became a Dutch trading post from 1641 to 1853 while the Chinese traded from the island further left.); Japanese, out of copyright
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This silk painting by Kawahara Keiga showcases Nagasaki Harbour during the period of 1800-50. The bustling scene depicts a significant chapter in history, where the Dutch East India Company thrived as a major trading power in Asia. The artwork, housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, offers a glimpse into the vibrant maritime commerce that took place between Japan and foreign traders. The image transports us to Deshima, an isolated island outpost strategically positioned to allow limited trade with Japan under their self-imposed isolationist policy known as sakoku. Originally built for Portuguese traders, Deshima became a Dutch trading post from 1641 until 1853. On this crescent-shaped island, we see Chinese merchants conducting business on one side while Dutch ships anchor nearby. Keiga's meticulous attention to detail captures the essence of this historical moment. From junks sailing gracefully across the sea to birds soaring above, every element contributes to creating a vivid portrayal of life at Nagasaki Harbour. As we admire this masterpiece, it is impossible not to marvel at how international trade shaped cultures and economies during this era. This silk painting serves as both an artistic treasure and a valuable historical document that reminds us of our interconnected world throughout time.
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