Mensen in een straat bij de berg Nunobiki bij Kobe c. 1870 - 1891

This albumen print, titled "Mensen in een straat bij de berg Nunobiki bij Kobe" (People on a street near Mount Nunobiki near Kobe), was created by the photographer Kusakabe Kimbei, one of the most prolific Japanese photographers of the Meiji era. The image captures a bustling scene in Kobe, Japan, with a street lined with traditional Japanese houses nestled at the foot of a forested hillside. The composition features a group of people dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, a sense of daily life unfolding against a backdrop of striking natural beauty. The albumen print is a testament to the burgeoning photographic culture of 19th century Japan, showcasing Kusakabe's keen eye for detail and composition.