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Photographic Copy Drawing Japanese Man Beheaded
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Photographic Copy Drawing Japanese Man Beheaded
Photographic Copy of a Drawing of a Japanese Man About to Be Beheaded by Charles Wirgman; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909); Yokohama, Japan; December 1864; Albumen silver print
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1832 1909 Beheaded Born Italy Drawing Felice Beato Yokohama
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This haunting photograph captures a moment frozen in time, depicting the brutal reality of war and its devastating consequences. The image is a photographic copy of a drawing by Charles Wirgman, executed by Felice Beato in Yokohama, Japan, in December 1864. In this somber scene, we witness the imminent beheading of a Japanese man. His expression reveals both fear and resignation as he faces his impending fate. The meticulous details captured by Beato's lens emphasize the raw emotions etched on the man's face - an indelible testament to human suffering. The choice to reproduce this drawing through photography adds another layer of complexity to the narrative. It allows us to question our role as spectators and confronts us with uncomfortable truths about violence and power dynamics during times of conflict. While it is essential not to overlook or glorify such atrocities, acknowledging them helps us understand history more fully and reminds us of humanity's capacity for both compassion and cruelty. This photograph serves as a stark reminder that behind every historical event lies individual lives forever altered. As we gaze upon this albumen silver print from over a century ago, let it serve as an invitation for reflection on our shared past while urging us towards empathy and understanding in shaping our collective future.
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