Cheeky but flattered before 1908

"Cheeky but flattered" is a black and white photograph taken by Geldolph Adriaan Kessler before 1908. It depicts three Japanese children in traditional clothing. The photograph captures a candid moment of three children, likely siblings, posing for the camera. It is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Kessler’s photographs of Japanese people were part of a growing interest in Asian cultures during the early 20th century, and they highlight the visual changes that were occurring within Japanese society at the time.