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1860s Japan - portrait of a coolie labourer porter Felice or Felix Beato
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1860s Japan - portrait of a coolie labourer porter Felice or Felix Beato
1860s Japan - portrait of a coolie labourer porter
Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China
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1832 Aoriental Arcival Beato Collodion Coolie Felice Felix Italianabritish Labourer Meiji Orient Photographer Porter Shogun Shogunate Tokugawa 1860s Albumen January
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This portrait captures the resilient gaze of a coolie laborer porter in 1860s Japan, as photographed by the renowned Italian-British photographer Felice or Felix Beato (1832-1899). Beato, known for his extensive work in India, Japan, and China during the 1860s and 1870s, captured this image using the albumen or collodion process, popular during the 19th century. The laborer, dressed in traditional clothing, exudes a sense of quiet determination and endurance, reflecting the harsh realities of life during the Tokugawa Shogunate and the Meiji Era. The image offers a glimpse into the daily life of a coolie laborer, whose services were in high demand for transporting goods and people across Japan's vast terrain. Beato's mastery of the wet plate process is evident in the intricate details and textures of the laborer's clothing and facial features, making this a valuable historical document and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Asia during the 19th century.
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