Historical Collection: Speaking to the Future Series - Historic Photographs: Portraits
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Ambassador, Deputy Ambassador, Observer and Group Leader of the 2nd Diplomatic Envoy of the Edo Shogunate, By Nadar, Edo period, dated 1862
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 16
July 13, 2010 (Tue) - August 1, 2010 (Sun)>> detailed information
This fourth exhibition of the Historic Photographs series focuses on people in photography, featuring photographs of the Edo shogunate's delegation to Europe, along with portraits of political figures of the Meiji period.
Exhibit includes:
Ambassador, Deputy Ambassador, Observer and Group Leader of the 2nd Diplomatic Envoy of the Edo Shogunate, By Nadar, Edo period, dated 1862
Photographs of Edo Castle , Compiled by Ninagawa Noritane, 1871 (Important Cultural Property)
Katsu Kaishu, By Ueno Hikoma, Edo period, 19th century
Mrs. Inoue Kaoru, By J.Schaarwachter, Meiji period, 19th century