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1871 Japan - the railway station Yokohama - from The Far East magazine
1870s Japan - the railway station Yokohama - from The Far East magazine
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Media ID 23436374
Collodion Meiji Orient Albumen
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Step into the vibrant and transformative era of late 19th century Japan, as depicted in this photograph from The Far East magazine. The image captures the bustling activity at the Yokohama Railway Station, a testament to the country's rapid modernization during the Meiji period (1868-1912). Yokohama, a major port city south of Tokyo, was one of the first Japanese ports opened to foreign trade in the 1850s. By the 1870s, the city had become a hub of cultural exchange and technological innovation. This photograph, taken most likely in the 1870s or 1880s, shows the station's grandeur and the diverse crowd it attracted. The photograph, captured on an albumen or collodion print, reveals the station's impressive architecture, with its red-tiled roofs, ornate woodwork, and European-inspired design. The station's modernity stands in stark contrast to the traditional Japanese buildings and clothing worn by the people in the foreground. The image transports us back to a time when Japan was opening its doors to the world, embracing new technologies and ideas, and forging its path into the modern era. The railway station at Yokohama served as a symbol of this grand transformation, connecting the city to the rest of the country and the world beyond. As you gaze at this photograph, imagine the sounds of the bustling station, the sights of the diverse crowd, and the excitement of being part of this pivotal moment in Japanese history. This image is a must-have for any collection focusing on Asian history, travel, or urban development in the 19th century.
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