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1860s Japan - portrait of buddhist priests Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909
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1860s Japan - portrait of buddhist priests Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909
1860s Japan - portrait of buddhist priests
Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China
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This photograph, taken by the renowned Italian-British photographer Felice or Felix Beato (1832-1860s) in the 1860s, showcases two Buddhist priests deep in meditation in 19th century Japan. Beato, known for his extensive work in India, Japan, and China during the 1860s and 1870s, captured this image using the wet collodion process, a popular photographic technique of the time. The two priests, dressed in traditional Buddhist robes, sit in a serene setting, their faces expressing deep concentration and devotion. The intricate details of their clothing and the subtle textures of the environment are beautifully preserved in this albumen print. During the Meiji era (1868-1912), Japan was undergoing significant transformation as it opened its doors to the Western world and modernized its society. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the religious practices and traditions of Japan during this transitional period. Beato's work, which often focused on the exotic and the unfamiliar, played a significant role in shaping Western perceptions of Asia. His images of Buddhist priests, like this one, provided a window into the spiritual world of the East and contributed to the growing fascination with Asian culture in Europe and America. This vintage photograph, with its rich history and cultural significance, is a testament to the power of photography to transport us to another time and place and deepen our understanding of the human experience.
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