Portret van een onbekende jongeman, aangeduid als Jeanjean, te Yokohama 1873

"Portret van een onbekende jongeman, aangeduid als Jeanjean, te Yokohama" is a portrait photograph taken in 1873 by Felice Beato, a renowned photographer known for his work in documenting Asia. The portrait depicts a young man in a formal suit, a style common in Western fashion during the Meiji Restoration era, emphasizing the influence of Western culture in Japan. The image's high-quality detail, especially in the subject's facial features, is characteristic of Beato's work, showcasing his skill as a photographer during a time when the medium was still developing. The photograph, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, serves as a historical window into the cultural exchange happening in Yokohama during a pivotal period in Japan's history.