Gezicht op Shinobazu-no-Ike in Tokyo, Japan before 1893

This is a black and white photograph by the Japanese photographer Kazumasa Ogawa, taken before 1893. The photograph depicts a view of Shinobazu-no-Ike, a lake in Tokyo, Japan. The image focuses on a large tree with branches extending over the water, capturing the peaceful and serene atmosphere of the lake. The photograph is part of Ogawa's "Picturesque Views of Old Japan" series, which aimed to document the traditional beauty of Japan through photography. Ogawa's work is significant for its role in introducing Western photographic techniques to Japan and for capturing the beauty of Japanese landscapes.