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Actors, Japan Hand-coloured albumen silver print, 9.7 x 27.5 cm, by Felice Beato, 1866–67 J.P. Getty Museum |
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| Wearing traditional costumes for a performance, the actors assume various poses, with some holding instruments, such as flutes and shamisen, while others wear striking, colourful attire. The backdrop of the scene features a simple bamboo mat, common in outdoor Japanese performances at the time. |
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