Twee onbekende Japanse meisjes in traditionele kleding c. 1890 - 1895

This black and white photograph, titled "Twee onbekende Japanse meisjes in traditionele kleding," was taken by Kazumasa Ogawa, a prominent Japanese photographer, sometime between 1890 and 1895. The image depicts two young Japanese women, dressed in traditional garments, standing and kneeling in a room. Ogawa’s work is known for its documentation of daily life and traditional customs in Japan during the Meiji era, and this image is no exception. The women’s elegant attire and the simple yet elegant setting offer a glimpse into the cultural and social landscape of Japan during this period of rapid modernization.