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A most charming picture--Admirable figures

People socializing outdoors.

[Scene from the life of Washington?]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1941:0074). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Portrait photo of Zhenskie obychai u Tadzhikov. Dzhakhr

Illus. in: Turkestanskīĭ alʹbom, chastʹ ėtnograficheskai︠a︡..., 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, pl. 74. "Dzhakhr" is a Persian word.

Tadzhikskie svadebnye obriady. Svaty (zauchi [sic])

Photograph shows a group of men seated on the ground praying(?). Illus. in: Turkestanskīĭ alʹbom, chastʹ ėtnograficheskai︠a︡..., 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, pl. 72. "Zauchi [sic]" translated from Turkic as "matchmaker."

Zhenskie obychai u Tadzhikov. Zhenskii vtornik, Bibi-Seshambe

Photograph shows a group of young women sitting outdoors on a rug on which food is spread. Illus. in: Turkestanskīĭ alʹbom, chastʹ ėtnograficheskai︠a︡..., 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, pl. 74.

Zhenskie obychai u Tadzhikov. Uveselenie (mailis)

Illus. in: Turkestanskīĭ alʹbom, chastʹ ėtnograficheskai︠a︡..., 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, pl. 74.

Portrait photo of Evreiskie obychai. Uveselenie (bazm) Evreek

Photograph shows a group of women and children celebrating outdoors. One woman has a drum and another appears to be dancing. Illus. in: Turkestanskīĭ alʹbom, chastʹ ėtnograficheskai︠a︡..., 1871-1872, part 2, v... More

Evreiskie obychai. Pelenanie v liul'ku (gavara bendan)

Photograph shows a group of women and children. Illus. in: Turkestanskīĭ alʹbom, chastʹ ėtnograficheskai︠a︡..., 1871-1872, part 2, vol. 1, pl. 81.

The People of India. [Illustrated cover]

Public domain photograph of India under British rule, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Tall, metal, ornate plant stands and figurine, all with dragon motif,...

From the "Metal work" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

[Religious or funeral ornaments]

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

Stiff brush, fig. 2 - Public domain dedication image

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

Shō (Ch. mus. inst.) - musician of higher rank

Drawing shows a nobleman playing a sho, a panpipe-like Chinese musical instrument. From the "Music" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints... More

[Bowl on petal-shaped platter with conical base]

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Dec. 1878. Piece in my collection. From the "Ceramic" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of:... More

Distributing fertilizers - Public domain scan / drawing

Drawing shows a person with a shoulder pole carrying two buckets of fertilizer between rows of seedling plants. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Oct. 1878. From the "Agriculture" s... More

[Carving of a woman, seated, facing front]

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Dec. '78. Carved figure of [?] in my collection. From the "Religion" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection.... More

[Acupuncturist with patient] - Public domain scenic drawing

Japanese text appears on the right, outside the image box. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Oct. 1878. From the "Medicine" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: Dav... More

[A koto or Japanese zither] - Public domain drawing

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Nov. 1878. From the "Music" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawi... More

Horn-rimmed spectacles - telescope

Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Medicine" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

Raincoat, umbrella hat, brush hook, spade, hoe, sickle

Drawings show, in top illustration, a raincoat and a traditional conical hat; and in bottom illustration, four farm implements.

[Unknown object with open-work base, ornamental shaft, and cord(?)]

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Dec. 1878. From figure in [blank]. From the "Metal work" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part ... More

The Japanese Santa Klaus - Public domain scenic drawing

Drawing shows two children standing next to a wall with a circular opening through which Hotei, one of the Japanese seven lucky gods, is reaching to give the children a gift. Inscribed lower right with Japanes... More

[Japanese man, full-length, standing, facing left, wearing minister's ...

Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Social life" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

[Two men with long noses playing a game of go]

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Dec. 1878. From figure in "Kuwacho [?] Dzushi Ki." From the "Social life" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collec... More

Fine lacquer painting, fig. 4 - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows a hand holding a small paint brush. Japanese text appears on the right, outside the image box. Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Lacquer" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms pa... More

[Religious figure sitting on a lotus, facing front, with blue/green ha...

Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Religion" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

[Incense pot and burner] - Public domain drawing

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Dec. 1878. From figure in "Kuwacho [?] Dzushi Ki." From the "Religion" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collectio... More

[Japanese man, full-length, standing, facing right, wearing robes of a...

Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Social life" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

[A shamisen] - Public domain drawing

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Nov. 1878. From the "Music" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawi... More

[A koto or Japanese zither] - Public domain drawing

Japanese text on the left, outside the image box. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Nov. 1878. From the "Music" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray co... More

Shinto funeral ornaments - Drawing. Public domain image.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

[Metal comb with design showing Ebisu, one of the seven lucky gods, ho...

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Dec. 1878. From figure in "Kuwacho Sansui Dzushiki" [i.e., Kachō sansui zushiki]. From the "Metal work" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Form... More

Stone cutter and tools - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows a stone cutter chiseling a piece of stone with several types of tools on the ground next to him. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Nov. 1878. From the "Construction" s... More

[Incense pot and burner] - Public domain drawing

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Dec. '78. From the "Religion" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and dra... More

[Tray or table with offerings] - Public domain drawing

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Dec. '78. From the "Religion" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and dra... More

[Religious figure, probably a monk, seated, facing slightly right, rea...

Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Religion" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

[Religious figure, probably a monk, seated, facing slightly left, hold...

Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Religion" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

[Five styles of tobacco or opium pipes]

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner: Kano Dec. '78. From the "Social life" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Libra... More

Shidari[?] & fusa - Public domain portrait drawing

Drawing shows a split bamboo screen with silk binding, hook, cord and tassel. Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. Japanese text appears on the right, outside the image box. From the "Construction" series. Gift; ... More

Saws - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows four types of hand saws. Public domain photograph of a ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dream - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows a boy or young man sitting on the back of a bull lying on the ground; the boy is playing a flute and has a sieve-like basket and a small sickle with him.

Knife for cutting the gold leaf into squares

Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Lacquer" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

Carpenters at work - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows carpenters using a hand plane, adz, and a chalk line. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Dec. '78. From the "Construction" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms ... More

[Spider and leaf on a spiderweb]

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

Fanning mill - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows two people operating a fanning mill to winnow grain. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Oct. 1878. From the "Agriculture" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms p... More

[Mythological Buddhist or Hindu figure, full-length, standing, facing ...

Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Religion" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

[Teapot cosy or warmers] - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows two types of teapot warmer or cosy.

Lady playing the koto - Public domain portrait print

Drawing shows a Japanese woman, full-length, lying on her side, facing left, playing the koto.

Playing go - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows monkeys and rabbits around a gameboard playing a game of "go." Inscribed lower right with Japanese text and chop. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Settei Dec. 1878. From t... More

Drawing compass [with fine point brush]

Japanese text appears on the right, outside the image box. Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Medicine" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Ja... More

Torii - gateways to shinto temples

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

Domestic dog - Public domain scenic drawing

Drawing shows a dog, full-length, lying on the ground, possibly on his master's grave (shows a memorial or grave marker in the background). Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Social life" series. Gift... More

[Two mythological Buddhist or Hindu figures, one holding a captive and...

Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Religion" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

Adze & cleaver - Public domain drawing

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Dec. 1878. From the "Construction" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints an... More

Brushes used in lacquer painting, fig. 5

Drawing shows six types of brushes on individual strips of paper, cut and pasted on a larger piece of paper in the form of a starburst or asterix. Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Lacquer" series. G... More

Metal design for sword guards - Public domain drawing

Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Metal work" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

[Japanese man, full-length, standing, facing left, wearing minister's ...

Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Social life" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

[Religious figure, possibly Buddha, sitting on a lotus, facing front, ...

Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Religion" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

[Man, full-length, standing, facing left, wearing ornate hat]

Japanese(?) text inscribed to the right of the image. Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Religion" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanes... More

Surgery [scissors and lancet] - Public domain drawing

Japanese text appears on the right, outside the image box. Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Medicine" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Ja... More

[Beehive-shaped metalwork object]

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Dec. 1878. Bru [?]. From the "Metal work" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese pr... More

[Two lacquerware designs] - Public domain dedication image

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

[Man wearing a sokutai, a long ceremonial robe, offering branches to a...

Japanese text inscribed on the left, outside the image box. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Nov. '78. From the "Religion" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: Dav... More

[Metalwork design in a circle showing a woman with wings, possibly a r...

Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Metal work" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

Oil press - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows two men using rods suspended by ropes to hit and force materials through a large press to extract oil. Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Agriculture" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 19... More

Carpenter's square, ink-line (chalk line), marker

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Nov. 1878. From the "Construction" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints an... More

Ivory vase decorated with lacquer

Drawing shows a vase, decorated with birds and tree branches, sitting on a stand.

Shading the gold - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows a schematic design for applying gold leaf, labeled "light" on one side and "thick" on the other. Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Lacquer" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms ... More

[Religious figure, possibly Buddha, standing on a lotus, facing slight...

Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Religion" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

[Decanter or narrow-necked bottle] Japan

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

[Circular designs, maple leaves in a bubble and a person blowing bubbl...

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kato Dec. 1878. Fig. 9. Insert anywhere. From the "Lacquer" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of... More

Sifting with gold powder, fig. 6

Drawing shows a hand holding a tube, possibly made of bamboo, for sifting gold powder.

Mortar - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows a stone(?) wheel pestle on a spool in a tray; mortar and pestle. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Nov. 1878. From the "Medicine" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909... More

Top of imp. carriage, bronze, by ancient

Drawing showing an ornamental bronze design of a phoenix figure with human head and arms, for the top of the imperial carriage. Japanese text appears on the right, outside the image box. Unsigned, possibly by ... More

Magatama[?], curved gems - kudatama, straight gems, worn by high off.

Drawing shows two long sets of gems suspended from cords, worn by high government officials. Japanese text appears on the right, outside the image box. Unsigned, possibly by Kano 1878. From the "Social life" s... More

Night lamp & hand lamp - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows a large upright lamp and a small lamp. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Nov. 1878. From the "Social life" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David ... More

Ornamental lantern post for garden

Drawing shows stone lantern with tall bush (possibly nandina) and small stones in garden setting.

Carpenter's chisels - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows eight types of wood chisels. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Nov. 1878. From the "Construction" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray co... More

Bowl in my collection Japan - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows a porcelain bowl with floral designs painted on it. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Dec. 1878. From the "Ceramic" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part o... More

[Japanese woman, full-length, standing, facing right, wearing robe ove...

Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Social life" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

[An elderly man, seated, smoking]

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Dec. '78. From the "Social life" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and ... More

Surgery [scalpels] - Public domain illustration drawing

Japanese text appears on the right, outside the image box. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Dec. '78. From the "Medicine" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: Davi... More

[A man fishing from the bank of a river]

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

Cymbals - drum - Public domain scan / drawing

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Dec. 1878. From the "Music" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawi... More

[Medical practitioner with patient]

Japanese text appears on the right, outside the image box. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Oct. 1878. From the "Medicine" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: Dav... More

[Mythological blue Buddhist or Hindu figure, full-length, standing on ...

Japanese(?) text inscribed to the left of the image. Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Religion" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese... More

[Domestic cat] - Public domain print

Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Social life" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

Driving piles - Public domain architectural drawing

Drawing shows a group of workmen standing on a platform on scaffolding driving a post into the ground; also shows device for driving piles. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Dec. '7... More

Vase - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows a vase with various designs painted on it. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Dec. 1878. From piece in my collection. From the "Ceramic" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray... More

Shishi (lion) placed in front of shinto temples

Japanese text appears on the right, outside the image box. Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Religion" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Ja... More

Lattice work - Public domain architectural drawing

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Dec. 1878. From the "Construction" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints an... More

[Box (stove) with drawers, open at top showing grill or hibachi and te...

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Nov. 1878. From the "Social life" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and... More

Farmer spading - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows a man using a large wooden spade. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Sep. 1878. From the "Agriculture" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murra... More

[Vignette of a man fishing with long pole from the bank of a river]

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Dec. 1878. From figure in "Kuwacho Sansui Dzushiki" [i.e., Kachō sansui zushiki]. From the "Metal work" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Form... More

[A large tsuri-daiko] - Public domain drawing

Japanese text on the right, outside image box. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Nov. 1878. From the "Music" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray colle... More

[Man or a woman wearing ceremonial costume with a phoenix-motif headdr...

Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Religion" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

Toko [i.e., an alcove] with customary ornaments

Drawing shows an alcove with plant stand and vase, hanging vase, and hanging painted screen.

[Two men with long robes dancing]

Japanese text appears on left side outside the image box. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Nov. 1878. From the "Social life" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: D... More

Artistic designs - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows two circles, on the left is with a rabbit, possibly churning butter, on the right is a three-legged bird. Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Ceramic" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 190... More

[A shamisen] - Public domain drawing

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Nov. 1878. From the "Music" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawi... More

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