Japanse timmermannen aan het werk c. 1890 - 1895

"Japanse timmermannen aan het werk" (Japanese Carpenters at Work) is a photograph by Kazumasa Ogawa, a prominent Japanese photographer, taken sometime between 1890 and 1895. The image depicts a group of Japanese carpenters working on a wooden structure, providing a glimpse into traditional carpentry practices in late 19th-century Japan. The photograph's composition captures the workers' focused movements and the details of their tools, highlighting the skilled artistry of traditional carpentry. Ogawa's work, often focused on capturing daily life and social scenes, is a valuable historical record of the time.