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1860s Japan - portrait of a samurai and his servant travelling in snow Felice or Felix
1860s Japan - portrait of a samurai and his servant travelling in snow
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 Felice Felix Italianabritish Meiji Orient Photographer Robers Samurai Servant Shogun Shogunate Tokugawa Travelling Albumen January
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Felice or Felix Beato's captivating photograph, titled "A Samurai and His Servant Travelling in Snow," transports us back to the 1860s in Japan. The image, taken during Beato's extensive travels in Asia, showcases the unique culture and fashion of the Meiji Era (1868-1912). The central figure of the photograph is a distinguished samurai, clad in traditional armor and carrying a long sword. His servant, dressed in a simple yet elegant robe, walks alongside him, holding a bundle wrapped in a straw mat. The snow-covered landscape surrounding them adds a sense of tranquility and isolation to the scene. Beato, an Italian-British photographer, captured this moment using the wet collodion process, which was popular during the 19th century. The albumen print, with its rich detail and tonal range, highlights the textures of the samurai's armor and the intricacies of their clothing. During the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1868), samurai were the military nobility of Japan. Their power and influence began to wane with the arrival of the Meiji Restoration, which brought about the end of the shogunate and the establishment of the imperial government. This photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of these once powerful warriors as they navigated the changing world around them. The image is a testament to Beato's skill as a photographer and his ability to capture the essence of a moment in time. It is a valuable historical document, providing insights into the lives of the people of Japan during the late 19th century.
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