Palanquins Collection

China. Buildings, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. China. Buildings, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
China. Buildings, 1913. Sedan chairs

Procession of the British Envoys to Madagascar from the seashore to the Fort of Tamatave... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Procession of the British Envoys to Madagascar from the seashore to the Fort of Tamatave to dine with the Governor of Tamatave, 1862. Engraving from a drawing by Lieutenant P. P

Korean Embassy Parade, 1682. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
Korean Embassy Parade, 1682. Attributed to Hishikawa Moronobu

Muhammad Shah carried in a palanquin, c. 1735 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874351 Muhammad Shah carried in a palanquin, c.1735 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Faqir-ullah (fl.c.1735); 26.9 x35 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Muhammad Shah)

The French in Madagascar (engraving)
1045867 The French in Madagascar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French in Madagascar, Scenes at the Great Public Assembly on the Parade-Ground)

Archery Contest, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Archery Contest, 19th century

Camels palanquins on the racing grounds
circa 1910s

Fuji Seen from Kanaya on the Tokaido (Tokaido Kanaya no Fuji), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

White Rain at Shono, 1797-1861. 1797-1861. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
White Rain at Shono, 1797-1861

Shin Yoshiwara Nihon Tsutsumi Emonzaka Akatsuki, ca. 1835. ca. 1835. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Shin Yoshiwara Nihon Tsutsumi Emonzaka Akatsuki, ca. 1835

The Harimaya at Shinyoshiwara Emonzaka Nihonzutsumi, ca. 1835-42. ca. 1835-42. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
The Harimaya at Shinyoshiwara Emonzaka Nihonzutsumi, ca. 1835-42

Sudden Shower in Shono, ca. 1833-34. ca. 1833-34. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Sudden Shower in Shono, ca. 1833-34

Sudden Shower at Shono, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido, 1834-35. 1834-35. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Sudden Shower at Shono, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido, 1834-35

Shower at Shono, 1834. 1834. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Shower at Shono, 1834

Hakone, from the series The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road, early 20th century. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Hakone, from the series The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road, early 20th century

The procession of the casket of St. Genevieve, with clerics and laymen marching in six rows; in the foreground the Archbishop of Paris is carried in a chair, the Chasse in the row above him

Krishna and the Kshatriya Maidens Proceed to Dvaraka... ca. 1520-30. Creator: Sa Nana
Krishna and the Kshatriya Maidens Proceed to Dvaraka: page from a Bhagavata Purana series, ca. 1520-30

Mule-drawn Palanquin (Sedan Chair) - Tourist occupant
Mule-drawn Palanquin (Sedan Chair) - with an American Tourist occupant (note the Star and Stripes flag on the roof!) - probably in Syria. Date: circa 1905

1797-1858 18. 2 1848 1854 25. 5 Ando Hiroshige
Otsuka, Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [between 1848 and 1854], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 18.2 x 25.5 cm. Print shows porters carrying goods

1797-1858 18. 4 1848 1854 25. 3 Ando Fuji Hiroshige
Mishima, Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [between 1848 and 1854], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 18.4 x 25.3 cm. Print shows porters carrying three palanquins near thatched roof buildings at

Palanquins with porters. Drawing shows two types of palanquins: a Kago or basket attached to a frame, and a Norimbus? or the traditional enclosed, box-like palanquin with sliding panels

Two Palanquins Meet
A European gentleman in a palanquin meets a European lady in a palanquin and they exchange greetings while their bearers - four to each palanquin - stagger on

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Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of palanquins, a mode of transportation that once captured the attention of tourists and dignitaries alike. From mule-drawn palanquins to camels carrying these ornate sedan chairs, they were a symbol of luxury and prestige. In 1682, during the Korean Embassy Parade, Hishikawa Moronobu immortalized this grand spectacle in his artwork. The sight of a tourist occupant being gracefully carried through the streets was truly mesmerizing. Even royalty indulged in the comfort and elegance provided by palanquins. Muhammad Shah himself experienced this regal treatment around 1735 as he was carried on one adorned with opulent colors and gold accents. It also made their mark on historical events such as when the French arrived in Madagascar. Engravings from that era depict camels proudly transporting these sedans across racing grounds, adding an exotic touch to their presence. But it wasn't just about transportation; palanquins served as stages for various activities too. Archery contests held in the 19th century saw participants perched atop these mobile platforms while showcasing their skills with bow and arrow. Artists like Ando Hiroshige found inspiration in capturing nature's beauty from within a palanquin's confines. "Fuji Seen from Kanaya on the Tokaido" showcases Mount Fuji majestically rising above serene landscapes viewed through its windows. Hiroshige continued to portray different aspects of life using palanquins as subjects - be it rain pouring down or scenes unfolding at Shin Yoshiwara Nihon Tsutsumi Emonzaka Akatsuki or The Harimaya at Shinyoshiwara Emonzaka Nihonzutsumi. These prints offered glimpses into everyday moments framed by this unique mode of transport.