Twee Japanse vrouwen in een riksja c. 1890 - 1895

"Twee Japanse vrouwen in een riksja" is a photograph taken by Kazumasa Ogawa circa 1890-1895. It depicts two Japanese women, one holding a parasol, seated in a rickshaw being pulled by a man. Ogawa was a pioneering Japanese photographer known for his portraits and street scenes, often capturing the everyday life of his contemporaries. This photograph provides a glimpse into the social dynamics and transportation methods of Japan in the late 19th century. Ogawa's photograph, taken in a realistic and documentary style, helps us understand the historical context of Japanese society during this period.