Gezicht op de Daibutsu van Kobe c. 1895 - 1905

"Gezicht op de Daibutsu van Kobe" is a hand-colored photograph by Kōzaburō Tamamura, a prominent Japanese photographer known for his striking images of Japanese landscapes and architecture. This small-scale image, measuring 105 mm by 150 mm, showcases the Daibutsu, a massive bronze statue of Buddha, in Kobe. Tamamura captured the impressive scale of the monument through the strategic use of framing, highlighting the Daibutsu against a backdrop of lush foliage and a serene sky. This image, likely created between 1895 and 1905, offers a glimpse into the cultural and artistic landscape of Meiji-era Japan.