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1860s Japan - portrait of a group pounding rice Felice or Felix Beato
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1860s Japan - portrait of a group pounding rice Felice or Felix Beato
1860s Japan - portrait of a group pounding rice
Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China
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This photograph, titled "Group Pounding Rice," was taken by the renowned Italian-British photographer Felice or Felix Beato (1832-1899) during his travels in Japan in the 1860s. The image captures a group of individuals, both men and women, dressed in traditional Japanese attire, intently focused on the task of rice pounding. The scene takes place in an open-air setting, with the subjects positioned around a large wooden mortar and pestle, their expressions reflecting the intensity and concentration required for this labor-intensive process. The women wear elegant kimonos, their obi sashes tied in intricate knots, while the men don formal robes and hats. The group's attire signifies the transition from the Tokugawa Shogunate era to the Meiji period, as the traditional Japanese clothing began to give way to Western influences. Beato, known for his mastery of various photographic processes, including albumen and collodion, expertly captures the authenticity and essence of this moment in Japanese history. The image offers a rare glimpse into the daily life and customs of 19th-century Japan, providing a valuable historical record for generations to come.
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