A Japanese colour woodblock print, Nagasaki-e, depicting a Dutchman
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
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.
The standing Dutchman looking through a telescope and a dog at his feet.
H. 44.5 cm x W. 15 cm
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.
Part of the Japan collection.
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