Onbekende Japanse vrouw in traditionele kleding speelt jeu de volant c. 1890 - 1895

This photograph, titled "Onbekende Japanse vrouw in traditionele kleding speelt jeu de volant," was taken by Kazumasa Ogawa, a prominent Japanese photographer, between 1890 and 1895. The image depicts a Japanese woman in traditional clothing, possibly a geisha, playing the game of jeu de volant, also known as battledore and shuttlecock. The woman is standing in a garden setting, with a decorative bamboo fence and a potted flowering tree behind her. This photograph is a beautiful example of Ogawa’s work, showcasing his skill in capturing the details of Japanese culture and everyday life.