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1860s Japan - portrait of a young woman showing her obi sash Felice or Felix Beato
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1860s Japan - portrait of a young woman showing her obi sash Felice or Felix Beato
1860s Japan - portrait of a young woman showing her obi sash
Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China
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This portrait captures the elegance and grace of a young Japanese woman during the late 1860s, as she proudly displays her obi sash. The obi, a wide belt worn around the waist of a traditional Japanese kimono, is a symbol of status and wealth. The intricate design and vibrant colors of the sash add a rich texture to the image, complementing the woman's simple yet elegant kimono. The photograph was taken by Felice or Felix Beato (1832-1869), an Italian-British photographer who traveled extensively throughout Asia during the 19th century. Beato is known for his pioneering work in the field of photography, particularly in India and Japan, where he captured stunning images of the people and cultures of the time. This portrait is an excellent example of the high-quality albumen prints produced during the Meiji era (1868-1912) in Japan. Albumen prints were made using a collodion process, which involved coating a glass plate with a mixture of albumen (egg whites) and silver iodide, and then exposing it to light. The resulting images were known for their rich tonality and fine detail, making them highly sought-after collectibles today. The woman in the portrait is likely from the upper classes of Japanese society, as the elaborate obi sash suggests. Her neatly styled hair and serene expression add to the sense of refinement and sophistication. The image offers a glimpse into the fashion and culture of Japan during a time of great change, as the country transitioned from the Shogun era to the Meiji period, and Western influences began to shape Japanese society.
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