[Two Japanese Women in Traditional Dress with Fan and Screen] 1870s

"Two Japanese Women in Traditional Dress with Fan and Screen" is a hand-colored photograph by Suzuki Shin'ichi, a prominent Japanese photographer active from the 1870s to the early 1900s. The image depicts two women dressed in elaborate kimonos with colorful fans, showcasing the beauty and intricate details of traditional Japanese attire. Taken in the 1870s, the photograph captures the transition from the Edo period to the Meiji era, a time of significant social and cultural change in Japan. The image is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.