Untitled 19th-20th century

This anonymous hand-colored photograph, dating from the late 19th or early 20th century, depicts a group of Japanese women in a garden setting. The women are all dressed in traditional kimonos, and the scene is characterized by a serene and tranquil atmosphere, typical of Japanese art. The photograph was likely created for a tourist market, capturing a slice of daily life in Japan for Western audiences. The photograph, currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a valuable document of Japanese cultural practices during a period of significant social change.