A JAPANESE COLOUR WOODBLOCK PRINT, NAGASAKI-É, DEPICTING A DUTCHMAN by Unknown artist
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A JAPANESE COLOUR WOODBLOCK PRINT, NAGASAKI-É, DEPICTING A DUTCHMAN early 19th

Unknown artist

PrintJapanese Woodblock print
 44 ⨯ 15 cm
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Zebregs & Röell - Fine Art - Antiques

  • About the artwork
    Edo period, early 19th century

    The standing Dutchman looking through a telescope and a dog at his feet.

    H. 44.5 cm x W. 15 cm

    Note:
    The Dutchman most likely is Jan Cock Blomhoff, Opperhoofd in Deshima from 1809 till 1813 and again from 1817 till 1824. In a circle on his hat are written the initials AH or AP upside-down, the meaning of which is unclear.
  • About the artist

    It might happen that an artist or maker is unknown.

    Some works are not to be determined by whom it is made or it is made by (a group of) craftsmen. Examples are statues from the Ancient Time, furniture, mirroirs, or signatures that are not clear or readible but as well some works are not signed at all.

    As well you can find the following description:

    •“Attributed to ….” In their opinion probably a work by the artist, at least in part

    •“Studio of ….” or “Workshop of” In their opinion a work executed in the studio or workshop of the artist, possibly under his supervision

    •“Circle of ….” In their opinion a work of the period of the artist showing his influence, closely associated with the artist but not necessarily his pupil

    •“Style of ….” or “Follower of ….” In their opinion a work executed in the artist’s style but not necessarily by a pupil; may be contemporary or nearly contemporary

    •“Manner of ….” In their opinion a work in the style of the artist but of a later date

    •“After ….” In their opinion a copy (of any date) of a work of the artist

    •“Signed…”, “Dated….” or “Inscribed” In their opinion the work has been signed/dated/inscribed by the artist. The addition of a question mark indicates an element of doubt

    •"With signature ….”, “With date ….”, “With inscription….” or “Bears signature/date/inscription” in their opinion the signature/ date/ inscription has been added by someone other than the artist

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Artwork details

Category
Works on Paper
Subject
Dutch HistoryVOC (Dutch East India Company)
Style
Edo period (Japan 1603-1868)
Material & Technique
PrintJapanese Woodblock print