Felice Beato Collection

Japanese man in Kimono with sword
2909998 Japanese man in Kimono with sword; (add.info.: Japanese man in Kimono with sword 1890 by Felice Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), an Italian-British photographer

Woman in Winter Dress
2912169 Woman in Winter Dress; (add.info.: Woman in Winter Dress by Felice Beato. Beato was predominantly known as a war photographer but is well known for providing Western tourists with picturesque)

Japanese boys playing
2911792 Japanese boys playing; (add.info.: Hand-coloured photograph of Japanese boys playing by Felice Beato (1832-1909) Italian-British photographer. Dated 1890); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Vice-Admiral Kuper, C.B., Commander-In-Chief of the East India and China Station, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Vice-Admiral Kuper, C.B., Commander-In-Chief of the East India and China Station, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by M. Beato in Japan

Scenes in Japan: the mountain Fusiyama, viewed from near Yokohama, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Scenes in Japan: the mountain Fusiyama, viewed from near Yokohama, 1864. Engraving from a photograph '...by Signor Beato...of the famous volcanic mountain Fusiyama

Scenes in Japan: the night guard at Jeddo, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Scenes in Japan: the night guard at Jeddo, 1864. Engraving from a photograph '...by Signor Beato...of the Night Guard of the Tycoon's Palace at Jeddo, in their quaint military costume

Sir Rutherford Alcock K.C.B., our Envoy Plenipotentiary in Japan..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
Sir Rutherford Alcock K.C.B., our Envoy Plenipotentiary in Japan, from a photograph by F. Beato, of Yokohama, 1864. 'The opening of Japan to English commerce is a most beneficial achievement of

Crumbling Brick Pagoda, Sung Dynasty, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Crumbling Brick Pagoda, Sung Dynasty, 1860

Tea Room on Water, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Tea Room on Water, 1860

Cantonese Masonry Pagoda, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Cantonese Masonry Pagoda, 1860

Untitled (Sphinx and Pyramid), c.1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Untitled (Sphinx and Pyramid), c.1860

Bridge with Houseboats, China, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Bridge with Houseboats, China, 1860

Walled River and Bridge with Buildings Above, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Walled River and Bridge with Buildings Above, 1860

General Store/Office in City of Song Tiang, Province of Wu, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
General Store/Office in City of Song Tiang, Province of Wu, 1860

Fortified Walls with Canal, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Fortified Walls with Canal, 1860

Courtyard with Fortified Walls and Figures, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Courtyard with Fortified Walls and Figures, 1860

Shanghai Pagoda, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Shanghai Pagoda, 1860

Pavilion and Commericial Building at Water's Edge, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Pavilion and Commericial Building at Water's Edge, 1860

Footbridges and Elaborate Commercial Building, S. China, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Footbridges and Elaborate Commercial Building, S. China, 1860

Temple Building, N. China, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Temple Building, N. China, 1860

Ruined Village, N. China, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Ruined Village, N. China, 1860

Three-arched Stone Bridge, S. China, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Three-arched Stone Bridge, S. China, 1860

Pavilion on Water, S. China, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Pavilion on Water, S. China, 1860

Gate to Buddhist Sanctuary, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Gate to Buddhist Sanctuary, 1860

Portion of the Great Wall, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Portion of the Great Wall, 1860

Imperial Building behind High Wall, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Imperial Building behind High Wall, 1860

Emperor's Summer Palace, Peking, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Emperor's Summer Palace, Peking, 1860

T'ien-ning Ssu T'a Pagoda, Peking, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
T'ien-ning Ssu T'a Pagoda, Peking, 1860

Forest of Steles, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Forest of Steles, 1860

Pagoda at Old Summer Palace, Yu-chuan Shan, Jade Spring Hill, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Pagoda at Old Summer Palace, Yu-chuan Shan, Jade Spring Hill, 1860

Imperial Summer Palace, Peking, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Imperial Summer Palace, Peking, 1860

River View with Seventeen Arch Bridge, Yuan Ming Yuan, Peking, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
River View with Seventeen Arch Bridge, Yuan Ming Yuan, Peking, 1860

Pai t a, Miao-ying Ssu, Peking, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Pai t a, Miao-ying Ssu, Peking, 1860

Multi-storied Pagoda, N. China, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Multi-storied Pagoda, N. China, 1860

Walled River with Bridge and Houseboats, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Walled River with Bridge and Houseboats, 1860

Twin Pagodas, Southern Sung Style, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Twin Pagodas, Southern Sung Style, 1860

A samurai in armour, Japan, 1882. Artist: Felice Beato
A samurai in armour, Japan, 1882. A photograph from Labor and Porcelain in Japan, by the United States Consul-General, Yokohama, 1882

A Japanese Samurai, c. 1864-1866 (albumen print, hand tinted)
990439 A Japanese Samurai, c.1864-1866 (albumen print, hand tinted) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Japanese Samurai)

Japanese Women Dressing, c. 1870-1880 (hand coloured albumen print)
1766816 Japanese Women Dressing, c.1870-1880 (hand coloured albumen print) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese Women Dressing. Felice Beato (1825-1908)

A Japanese Yaconin, c. 1864-1866 (albumen print, mounted, pencil)
990462 A Japanese Yaconin, c.1864-1866 (albumen print, mounted, pencil) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); 22.23x28.57 (approx) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Japanese Yaconin)

A Clerk, c. 1868 (hand tinted albumen print)
1766821 A Clerk, c.1868 (hand tinted albumen print) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Clerk. Felice Beato (1825-c.1908)

A Tearoom Waitress, c. 1868 (hand tinted albumen print)
1766820 A Tearoom Waitress, c.1868 (hand tinted albumen print) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tearoom Waitress. Felice Beato (1825-c.1909)

Japanese Yakonin in Dress of Ceremony, c. 1868 (albumen print, hand-tinted)
990463 Japanese Yakonin in Dress of Ceremony, c.1868 (albumen print, hand-tinted) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); 22.23x29.84 (approx) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Japanese Samurai in Traditional Costume, c. 1868 (hand tinted albumen print)
1766819 A Japanese Samurai in Traditional Costume, c.1868 (hand tinted albumen print) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); Private Collection; (add.info)

Young Lady and Servant, 1868. Creator: Felice Beato
Young Lady and Servant, 1868

Street Refreshment Stalls, c. 1865. Creator: Felice Beato
Street Refreshment Stalls, c. 1865

Sleeping Beauties, 1868. Creator: Felice Beato
Sleeping Beauties, 1868

Putting on the Obi or Girdle, 1868. Creator: Felice Beato
Putting on the Obi or Girdle, 1868

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Felice Beato: Capturing the Essence of Japan and China in the 19th Century Step into a world of ancient traditions and captivating beauty through the lens of Felice Beato, an Italian-British photographer renowned for his stunning images from Japan and China during the late 1800s. With each photograph, Beato transports us to a time when samurais roamed the streets, geishas adorned vibrant kimonos, and imperial palaces stood as symbols of power. In one striking image captured in 1882, we witness a formidable samurai clad in armor. The intricate details on his attire reflect both strength and elegance, embodying the essence of Bushido – the way of the warrior. This snapshot offers a glimpse into feudal Japan's rich history. Beato's lens also turns towards Japanese women dressing themselves in traditional garments around 1870-1880. Through hand-colored albumen prints, their gracefulness is accentuated by delicate hues that bring life to their exquisite clothing choices. These portraits capture not only fashion but also reveal glimpses into societal norms at that time. The diversity within Japanese society is further highlighted by Beato's photographs showcasing individuals from various walks of life. A yakonin dressed for ceremony stands tall with pride while another yakonin poses pensively against a backdrop that hints at untold stories waiting to be discovered. Not limited to capturing everyday people, Beato's lens extends its focus to grand architectural wonders as well. His photograph taken in October 1860 presents us with an awe-inspiring view of Yuen Min Yuen - Beijing's Summer Palace - revealing its majestic pagoda rising above lush gardens; it serves as a testament to Chinese imperial opulence. Venturing deeper into Beijing’s historical treasures takes us inside Lama Temple where we encounter Thibetan Monument – an extraordinary structure frozen in time since October 1860 when Beato captured its essence.