Gezicht op een meer te Japan before 1892

"Gezicht op een meer te Japan" is a small, black and white photograph from a book by artist William Kinnimond Burton (1856-1899). It depicts a Japanese garden scene with a small pond, likely in a private home. The photograph, taken before 1892, showcases the detailed landscaping of a Japanese garden, capturing a peaceful and serene atmosphere that was characteristic of this type of garden design. The image’s small size, 56 mm in height and 86 mm in width, may indicate that it was a snapshot taken for personal documentation or as an example for the book's readers. This image provides a glimpse into a cultural practice of Japanese garden design, which was becoming increasingly popular in the late 19th century.