Korea Korean Collection

Korean woman and young girl, 19th century
LSE808543 Korean woman and young girl, 19th century by Korean School (19th Century); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; Korean, out of copyright

Korean Porters in the Chemulpo harbour (South Korea), unloding the junks - Illustration
LSE808542 Korean Porters in the Chemulpo harbour (South Korea), unloding the junks - Illustration after a 19th century photography by J

View of Chongro Avenue in Seoul, capital city of Korea, 19th century
LSE808540 View of Chongro Avenue in Seoul, capital city of Korea, 19th century by Korean School (19th Century); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; Korean, out of copyright

Bowmen in the old palace of Seoul, Korea, end of 19th century
LSE808538 Bowmen in the old palace of Seoul, Korea, end of 19th century by Korean School (19th Century); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; Korean, out of copyright

The japanese army occupies Seoul, Korea - Engraving from Le Petit Parisien, 28 / 02 / 1904
LSE808548 The japanese army occupies Seoul, Korea - Engraving from Le Petit Parisien, 28/02/1904 by Mottez, Victor (1809-97); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright

Korean military officer, on a sedan chair, going to an imperial audience, 19th century
LSE808545 Korean military officer, on a sedan chair, going to an imperial audience, 19th century by Korean School (19th Century); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; Korean, out of copyright

Korean woman in Traditional wedding dress, 19th century
LSE808544 Korean woman in Traditional wedding dress, 19th century by Korean School (19th Century); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; Korean, out of copyright

Guerre russo-japonaise (1904-1905) - Bataille de Chemulpo (Coree du sud)
FIA5396859 Guerre russo-japonaise (1904-1905) - Bataille de Chemulpo (Coree du sud), le 9 fevrier 1904 - Sinking of Russian cruiser Varyag at Battle of Chemulpo Bay - Anonymous - 1904 - Colour

Empress Jingo Kogo and old general Takeshi Vchi No Sukune
GIA808553 Empress Jingo Kogo and old general Takeshi Vchi No Sukune, holding the son of the Empress Homuda - The Carp banner symbolize the son of the Empress (colour litho) by Japanese School

View of the market place in Daegu, Korea
LSE808546 View of the market place in Daegu, Korea by Korean School (19th Century); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; Korean, out of copyright

View of the Main street of Seoul, capital city of Korea in the 19th century
LSE808541 View of the Main street of Seoul, capital city of Korea in the 19th century by Korean School (19th Century); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; Korean, out of copyright

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"Unveiling the Untold Stories: A Glimpse into Korea's Rich History" Step back in time to the late 19th century, where a black and white portrait captures the Empress of Korea, Minbi. Tragically, her life was cut short during the night of October 7th to 8th in 1895, as she fell victim to a murder ordered by the Japanese ambassador. This haunting image serves as a reminder of the turbulent times that engulfed Korea. In another snapshot from this era, we witness a Korean woman and young girl adorned in traditional attire. Their elegant garments reflect centuries-old customs and cultural heritage that have shaped Korean society. Moving on to Chemulpo harbor in South Korea, an illustration showcases hardworking Korean porters unloading junks. These unsung heroes played a vital role in facilitating trade and connecting Korea with other nations. A glimpse down Chongro Avenue takes us straight into Seoul, capital city of Korea during the 19th century. The bustling streets filled with people provide a window into daily life at that time - an amalgamation of tradition and modernity. Venturing further within Seoul's old palace walls reveals bowmen practicing their skills - guardians protecting their kingdom until its very end in the late 19th century. However, change was imminent as depicted by an engraving showcasing Japanese forces occupying Seoul during the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905). Amidst these historical events unfolds scenes capturing moments like military officers traveling on sedan chairs for imperial audiences or witnessing a Korean woman dressed resplendently for her traditional wedding ceremony. Delving deeper into history brings us face-to-face with ancient tombs such as that of King Tongmyong Wang dating back thousands of years before Christ himself walked this earth – reminding us how far back Korean civilization stretches. The Russo-Japanese War also finds its place here.