
Under Eagle Eyes: Lithographs, Drawings and Photographs from the Prussian Expedition to Japan, 1860-61
1 December 2011, London
In the roll call of Western nations that participated in the “re-opening” of Japan in the last years of the Shogunate, the Kingdom of Prussia has long been marginalised. The Prussian Expedition to Japan of 1860-61 still receives little scholarly attention outside Germany and Japan, and even among German and Japanese scholars investigation into Count Friedrich zu Eulenburg’s mission has focused almost entirely on the diplomatic negotiations which eventually led to the signing of a Prussian-Japanese treaty in Edo in 1861, an event currently being celebrated in its 150th anniversary year as the beginning of German-Japanese relations. However, as contemporaries observed, this was no ordinary expedition. Eulenburg’s civilian staff consisted not only of four diplomats, but also of four scientists, two artists and one photographer, all of whom made use of an unexpected five-month stay in Edo to examine and record a country still little-known in Europe. This book seeks to reconstruct the scientific and artistic legacies of Eulenburg’s expedition, much of which either languished in obscurity or was even believed to have been lost. In particular, the iconography of the Prussian Expedition, consisting of photographs, lithographs and work in more traditional media, is presented here for the first time. * The book will be available on the day at 40% off the retail price.
This event is free but booking is essential. Places can be booked at: http://www.dajf.org.uk/events/booking-form. Alternatively, this form can be sent by post to: The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation, Daiwa Foundation Japan House, 13/14 Cornwall Terrace, London NW1 4QP; or by fax to: 020 7486 2914 Ref: 20111201 |
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1 December 2011, 6pm |
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Daiwa Foundation Japan House, 13/14 Cornwall Terrace, Outer Circle, London NW1 4QP |
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Tel:020 7486 4348 Email:office@dajf.org.uk |
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The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation |
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