September 6, 1864 · Albumen silver print
British Naval Landing Party in the Maedamura Battery, Shimonoseki
Felice Beato
Why it matters
The photograph makes coercion visible after the initial treaties. Captured guns, assembled troops, and a raised flag turn control of the strait into proof of foreign military power.
- Publication
- Photographic record of the Shimonoseki expedition
- Holding institution
- J. Paul Getty Museum
- Shelfmark
- 2007.26.96
- Rights
- CC0; Getty Open Content
Citation
Felice Beato. British Naval Landing Party in the Maedamura Battery, Shimonoseki. September 6, 1864. Albumen silver print. J. Paul Getty Museum, 2007.26.96.
