Kusakabe KIMBEI (1841-1934) - Lot 173

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300 - 320 EUR
Kusakabe KIMBEI (1841-1934) - Lot 173
Kusakabe KIMBEI (1841-1934) Geishas, circa 1885 Albumen print mounted on cardboard Dimensions: 20.5 x 26.5 cm Note: This photograph was taken by Kusakabe Kimbei, a major Japanese photographer of the Meiji era, known for his images of ethnographic documentation and aesthetic mise-en-scène, especially for Western clients. This representation of geishas is part of the artist's characteristic production, often enhanced or carefully composed, contributing to the dissemination of an idealized and codified vision of Japanese culture at the end of the 19th century. Prints on albumen paper, the dominant process of the period, are distinguished by the finesse of their rendering. The cardboard mounting suggests a presentation intended for sale or export, a frequent feature of Kimbei's work. This print is of particular interest to collectors of early Japanese photography and Meiji era iconography.
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