Lot Essay
Approx. half the images are views and portrait studies around Egypt including views of the pyramids, a group portrait of Scottish men in kilts in front of the Sphinx, men on camels, portrait studies of men, women and children in traditional dress, street scenes and harbour views. The Japanese images include views around Osaka, Nara, Inari, Kiga, Hakone, and Kobe; portraits of Japanese women eating, a plant-seller, 'Judicial Hara-Kiri' and a crucifixion scene.