Portret van Terashima Munenori, Japanse minister van buitenlandse zaken 1884

This is a photographic album page consisting of eight portraits of important Japanese figures from 1884. It contains a mixture of official and unofficial portraits, ranging from government officials to wrestlers. The album itself provides insight into Japanese society during a pivotal time of rapid modernization and change, offering glimpses of both traditional and emerging Japanese identities. The use of photography as a means of recording individuals and events is a testament to the growing influence of Western technology and practices within Japan during the Meiji Era.