Menigte rond een straatverkoper te Japan before 1892

"Menigte rond een straatverkoper te Japan" (Crowd around a street vendor in Japan) is a photograph by William Kinnimond Burton, a Scottish photographer who traveled extensively in Japan in the late 19th century. The image, taken before 1892, depicts a group of people gathered around a street vendor in a bustling Japanese street scene. Burton’s images offer a glimpse into everyday life in Japan during this period of rapid modernization. This particular photograph captures the vibrancy and dynamism of Japanese street life, with its mixture of traditional dress and modern surroundings. The image is a testament to Burton’s skill as a photographer and provides a valuable historical record of a pivotal moment in Japanese history.