Kusakabe Kimbei Farsari et divers Yokohama School - "Miko or performer in a temple dancing at Nara"

A remarkable vintage albumen print, beautifully hand-tinted with watercolor highlights, showcasing a group portrait of Miko (temple shrine maidens) or performers in a temple dance at Nara. This exceptional piece is attributed to the renowned Japanese photographer, Kusakabe Kimbei, and his Yokohama School studio. The print, free of lamination, is presented on card stock with a banner featuring descriptive text in negative. The artwork is in excellent condition with vibrant colours, tones, and sharp contrasts. The albumen glaze is in excellent condition, protected by a neutral pH archival sleeve and a sturdy cardboard box. This is offered without reservation, and as part of a quality sale without PR, so don't miss out on this opportunity for a wonderful vintage Japanese photo! Kusakabe Kimbei was a significant figure in Japanese photography, capturing this era's fascination with Japanese culture and landscapes at the beginning of the Meiji era (1868-1912). He opened a studio in Yokohama after being introduced to the art of albumen paper photography by pioneering photographers like Felice Beato and Baron Raymond Von Stillfried. Kimbei was the most prolific and iconic of this studio's photographers, and others like Farsari, Hikoma, Kazumasa,... also collaborated on his success, each within their preferred sphere (flowers/portraits, landscapes,...). This vintage image captures the exquisite skill and detail of Kusakabe's studio. This artwork is offered with confidence, and is ready for display within your collection. Enjoy a fast and secure delivery with UPS Express, with only one shipping fee applied for multiple purchases, so take advantage of this savings opportunity. Items typically arrive within one or two business days after shipping, dependant upon your location.