Engelbert Kaempfer was a German physician and naturalist. He had been working in Japan as a physician for the Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie in Nagasaki from 1690–92. During his stay, he visited Edo twice, being received by the Shoguns, part of the local head of the Compagnie. He then took many important pieces of information about Japan, making sketches of plants, buildings, manufactures, etc., which would have been then used as a model for the engravings of the book. After his return to Europe, he devoted much of his time to writing accounts about his traveling experiences. Since Kaempfer died in 1716, the manuscript of the History of Japan was acquired by Sir Hans Sloane and translated by his librarian Johann Caspar Scheuchzer, who then became also the publisher of the English editions of the book in 1727 and 1728 (this second release is the first complete of a Second Appendix, as described above). The success of the book, which first introduced European audiences to the real history, culture and physical description of Japan, allowed the release of a Dutch (1729–1733) and a French (1733) edition and later of a shorter German edition (1779).
The History of Japan
By Engelbert Kaempfer
Located in Roma, IT
The History of Japan. Giving an Account of the Ancient and Present State and Government of that Empire; of its Temples, Palaces, Castles and other Buildings...
Paper, Etching
$2,600
H 11 in W 10.5 in
Untitled, Etching on Paper by Modern Indian Artist Ganesh Pyne "In Stock"
By Ganesh Pyne
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Ganesh Pyne - Untitled AP - 6/32 Etching on Paper 11 x 10.5 inches, 1985 ( Unframed & Delivered ) Style : Initially, Pyne painted watercolors and sketches of misty mornings and ways...
Paper, Etching
$750
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 1 in
Still Life, Etching on paper, Green, Yellow, Orange by Indian Artist "In Stock"
By Atin Basak
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Atin Basak - Untitled - 21.5 x 16 inches (unframed size) Etching on paper Inclusive of shipment in a roll form. Style : Atin Basak says that his recent body of work represents the ...
Paper, Etching
$250
H 8.5 in W 10.5 in
"Two Eggs", Aquatint Etching, Egg Motif, Representation of Common Objects
By Katie VanVliet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Two Eggs" is a limited edition piece by Kate VanVliet and is made from eggshells, mica, and PVA. This piece measures 2”h x 1.5”w x 1.5”d. Kate VanVliet is a sculp...
Paper, Etching, Aquatint
$690
H 19 in W 17 in D 1 in
Figurative, Etching on paper, Deep Blue, Black by Indian Artist "In Stock"
By Atin Basak
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Atin Basak - Untitled - 19 x 17 inches (unframed size) Etching on paper Inclusive of shipment in a roll form. Style : Atin Basak says that his recent body of work represents the bel...
Paper, Etching
$3,905
H 21.6 in W 21 in D 1 in
Untitled ( Perched Bird ), Pastel on Paper by Amitabha Banerjee " In Stock "
By Amitabha Banerjee
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Amitabha Banerjee Untitled ( Perched Bird ) Pastel on Paper 21.6 x 21 inches 54.8 x 53.3 cm ( Framed and Delivered ) About the Artist and his work : Born : In 1929 born in Ba...
Paper, Etching
$750
H 20 in W 30.5 in D 1 in
Soldier, Etching, Brown, Green colors by Contemporary Indian Artist "In Stock"
By Atin Basak
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Atin Basak - Untitled - 22.5 x 12 inches (unframed size) Etching on paper Inclusive of shipment in a roll form Style : Atin Basak says that his recent body of work represents the be...
Paper, Etching
$320Sale Price|20% Off
H 11 in W 10 in
Behind Bars No. 1, abstract mixed media on paper, grey
By Karin Bruckner
Located in New York, NY
This unique print is 1 of 3 in the series. Behind Bars No. 1 is a monotype with mixed media on white BFK Rives printmaking paper and hand pulled by the Artist on the etching press. ...
Paper, Mixed Media, Etching, Monotype
$320Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in W 11 in
Mind Over Matter, green leaves, mixed media on paper
By Karin Bruckner
Located in New York, NY
Mind Over Matter is a monotype with mixed media on white BFK Rives printmaking paper and hand pulled by the Artist on the etching press. These small,...
Paper, Mixed Media, Etching, Monotype
$320Sale Price|20% Off
H 11 in W 10 in
The Rustling III, green leaves, mixed media on paper
By Karin Bruckner
Located in New York, NY
This unique print is 1 of 3 in the series. The Rustling III is a monotype with mixed media on white BFK Rives printmaking paper and hand pulled by the Artist on the etching press. T...
Paper, Mixed Media, Etching, Monotype
$320Sale Price|20% Off
H 11 in W 10 in
Behind Bars No. 3, abstract mixed media on paper, grey
By Karin Bruckner
Located in New York, NY
This unique print is 1 of 3 in the series. Behind Bars No. 3 is a monotype with mixed media on white BFK Rives printmaking paper and hand pulled by the Artist on the etching press. ...
Paper, Mixed Media, Etching, Monotype
$320Sale Price|20% Off
H 11 in W 10 in
The Rustling I, green leaves, mixed media on paper
By Karin Bruckner
Located in New York, NY
This unique print is 1 of 3 in the series. The Rustling I is a monotype with mixed media on white BFK Rives printmaking paper and hand pulled by the Artist on the etching press. The...
Paper, Mixed Media, Etching, Monotype
$320Sale Price|20% Off
H 11 in W 10 in
The Rustling II, green leaves, mixed media on paper
By Karin Bruckner
Located in New York, NY
This unique print is 1 of 3 in the series. The Rustling II is a monotype with mixed media on white BFK Rives printmaking paper and hand pulled by the Artist on the etching press. Th...
Paper, Mixed Media, Etching, Monotype