Gezicht op de ravage in een dorp na een aardbeving in Japan 1887 - 1907

"Gezicht op de ravage in een dorp na een aardbeving in Japan" (View of the Devastation in a Village after an Earthquake in Japan), a photogravure by William Kinnimond Burton, captures the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in Japan between 1887 and 1907. The image, measuring 115 mm high and 172 mm wide, depicts a village scene with collapsed buildings and rubble, highlighting the destructive power of the earthquake. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the resilience of those who survived the disaster. Photojournalism, Japan, Earthquake, Disaster, 19th Century.