Brug in het dal van Mayonashi in Japan 1870

This 1870 photograph by Felice Beato depicts a bridge in the Mayonashi valley in Japan. The image showcases Beato's mastery of landscape photography, capturing the serene beauty of the natural world. The simple composition, featuring a small bridge in the foreground against the backdrop of a lush valley, emphasizes the harmony between human construction and the natural landscape. Beato's work, known for its detailed documentation of Japan during a period of significant change, is a valuable historical record of a transitional era in Japanese history.