Japanese Family with Children by Felice Beato, Meiji-era (1868–1912)

A tender moment from 19th-century Japan, this image captures the quiet dignity of everyday life — a mother and father carrying their children on a shared journey, frozen in time with delicate beauty.

Details:

• Museum-quality giclée print on premium archival paper

• Faithful reproduction of a hand-colored albumen photograph

• Captured by renowned photographer Felice Beato, c. 1860s–1870s

• Available in multiple sizes

• Ideal for collectors of vintage Japanese photography, Meiji-era scenes, or documentary art

About the Artwork:
Felice Beato was one of the first Western photographers to document life in Japan during the early Meiji period (1868–1912). His hand-colored photographs, made in collaboration with Japanese artisans, blend photography and traditional aesthetics in a way that is both artistic and historically significant.

This poignant portrait of a Japanese family—complete with woven baskets, traditional garments, and the father’s smoking pipe—offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the rhythms of daily life during a time of great cultural transition.