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"His Imperial Majesty the Tenno of Japan and Suite", large-format albumen print. The first-ever photograph of Emperor Meiji at the Yokosuka Naval Arsenal by Baron Raimund von Stillfried on January 1, 1872. Stillfried took this photo at a dry dock while hidden in a ship. The authorities discovered its existence almost immediately and its sale was prohibited. This photo was taken overseas to escape confiscation. Some corrections were made such as the background before publication. Emperor Meiji's blurred features are a result of movement during the limited exposure time available. This unauthorized "snapshot" is of exceptional historical importance since it is the first ever taken of a Japanese emperor.
日本語:
「天皇陛下と御一行」１８７２年 鶏卵紙。初めて撮影された明治天皇（隠し撮り） 明治政府の没収を逃れて海外に持ち出された一枚だという（1872年1月1日）。写したのはオーストリア出身で横浜で活動していた写真家、ライムント・フォン・シュティルフリート（１８３９～１９１１年）だった。隠し撮りした写真は明治新政府に知られることとなり問題化。しかし、このことにより、新政府が国家元首の肖像写真の重要性を気づくきっかけとなった。そしてその年のうちに明治天皇の公式肖像写真が撮影されることとなった。
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| Source | JEF (Japan Economic Foundation) - https://www.jef.or.jp/journal/pdf/231st_HRAC_02.pdf . Tokyo Photographic Art Museum video explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YegyCuFyew0 | |||
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English:
Raimund von Stillfried
日本語:
ライムント・フォン・シュティルフリート
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This work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 100 years or fewer . This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published (or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office ) before January 1, 1929. |
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