A winter view of Asakusa Kannon, the oldest Buddist temple in the city. The left side shows the Thunder Gate (Kaminarimon) and the famous huge lantern above. Shown in the distance is the Gate of the Two Kings, which was named after the deities on either side. The right side shows a five story pagoda. The scene is covered with snowflakes. The rooftops are evenly dusted with snow and the ground cont
A woman holding a censer points to an incense burner at left. A man with a long-stemmed pipe offers her a cup of something. At right, a man with a crescent on his turban carries ticks in his arms. At left, in the background, are a camel and a truncated pyramid. Ornamented border of rocaille and plants. Bottom center: "ASIA".
Divided design of the attic, or upper-level apartment, of the Italian-style salon designed by Oppenord in plate CIX (1921-6-216-75). The left side of the plate depicts a balcony with strapwork iron gate, and two tall semicircle windows, the right one which has above it a carved putto holding a trumpet and military attributes. The right side of the plate features a panel with a carved allegorical f
Scene in a sitting room. A man warms himself before a fire, as do a dog and two women. A servant removes his coat, hat, umbrella and shoes. At top: "Le Thermomètre à 8 degres". At bottom, title, publisher's name and "Le Suprême Bon Ton, No. 20".