Shop Membership MyLACMA Tickets

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
info@lacma.org
(323) 857-6000

Sign up to receive emails
Subscribe

© Museum Associates 2025

Museum Hours

Monday	11 am–6 pm
Tuesday	11 am–6 pm
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	11 am–6 pm
Friday	11 am–8 pm
Saturday	10 am–7 pm
Sunday	10 am–7 pm

About LACMA
Jobs
Building LACMA
Host An Event
Unframed
Press
FAQs
Log in to MyLACMA
Privacy Policy

© Museum Associates 2025

Unknown
Japanese Album1865

Not on view

Black lacquer tray with gold, red, and white figural decoration showing two bearers carrying a seated passenger in a palanquin before a snow-capped mountain with cranes in flight

Hand-colored albumen photograph, full-length portrait of a woman in formal Japanese court dress, seated on a patterned mat. She wears layered robes with circular mon crests over a deep crimson hakama, holds an open folding fan, and has an elaborate coiffure with ornamental hairpins.

Album page with two hand-colored photographs mounted side by side, labeled in cursive script. Left: full-length portrait of a woman in layered formal robes holding a fan. Right: full-length portrait of a man in military-style dress uniform seated in an ornate chair, holding a cane. Additional handwritten annotations in English surround the photographs.

Hand-colored albumen print of a tree-lined path in full cherry blossom, with several figures in kimono walking among the trees; a red shrine building and a small yellow-roofed structure visible in the middle ground.

Hand-colored albumen print of a large stone torii gate viewed head-on, with a gilded plaque bearing Japanese characters suspended from the crossbeam. Stone steps lead through a second torii gate toward a wooded hillside, with traditional wooden buildings flanking the path and stone lanterns visible mid-ground.

Hand-colored albumen print of a rocky riverbed in Japan, with a stone arch bridge spanning the background and traditional wooden structures with tiled roofs lining the right bank atop a stone retaining wall.

Hand-colored albumen print of a Japanese harbor scene; a stone torii gate and low-roofed structures line a rocky shoreline at left, with numerous wooden boats moored on calm water and a forested hill in the distance.

Hand-colored albumen print, elevated panoramic view of a Japanese port town with low-roofed buildings and agricultural fields in the middle ground, sailing ships visible in the harbor beyond; two figures in traditional dress stand in the foreground near a tiled rooftop and stone monument.

Hand-colored albumen print of a Japanese shrine compound, with a curved irimoya-style roof visible behind a low fence, flanked by stone tōrō lanterns and bare-branched trees. A child in traditional dress sits at the base of a large tree in the foreground.

Hand-colored albumen print of a steep rocky gorge with a cascading waterfall, flanked by moss-covered cliffs and dense pine trees. A wooden viewing pavilion and fenced walkway appear on the right hillside, with a traditional tiled-roof building in the foreground.

Hand-colored albumen print of a seated stone Buddha statue atop a tiered stone platform, with a gilded circular nimbus, surrounded by pine trees and low vegetation; traditional Japanese temple rooftops and a whitewashed wall visible in the background.

Hand-colored albumen photograph of a multi-tiered stone pagoda surrounded by pine trees, with two figures in traditional dress standing at its base and a roofed wooden structure with a bell at left.

Hand-colored albumen print, elevated view of traditional Japanese buildings with tiled roofs amid tall pine and bare trees, a city and mountain range visible in the hazy distance.

Hand-colored albumen print of a stone arch bridge with decorative balustrade spanning a lotus pond, surrounded by willow and deciduous trees, with a rooftop visible in the background.

Hand-colored albumen print of a multi-tiered Japanese pagoda and temple gate set on stone-terraced stairs, with red-lacquered railings, stone lanterns in the foreground, and several figures in blue robes on the steps; wooded hillside in background.

Hand-colored albumen print of a Japanese Buddhist temple with a broad veranda supported by a tall latticed wooden scaffold structure over a wooded hillside; several figures in teal robes stand on the walkway beneath a sweeping tiled roof.

Hand-colored albumen print of a long Japanese temple building with a sweeping tiled roof, flanked by pine trees and bare-branched shrubs along a dirt path, with a small figure in traditional dress visible in the distance.

Hand-colored albumen print of a stone-paved path lined with lanterns and grave markers leading toward a multi-tiered pagoda among pine trees; a large seated stone Buddha figure at right, with a figure in blue garment beside it.

Hand-colored albumen print of a three-story Japanese pavilion with tiered golden roofs, set at the edge of a still pond, its full reflection mirrored in the dark water below; dense pine and deciduous trees frame the structure, and two small figures stand on the ground-floor veranda.

Hand-colored albumen photograph of a Japanese temple complex, with a large tiled-roof hall at left, stone tōrō lanterns in the foreground courtyard, a covered corridor extending to the right, and bare trees casting shadows on the ground. A seated figure in traditional dress is visible near the entrance steps.

Hand-colored albumen print of a river valley landscape; small figures stand along a sandy riverbank with moored boats in the foreground, thatched-roof buildings in the middle distance, and steep forested mountains rising in the background.

Hand-colored albumen photograph of a large two-story Japanese temple gate with sweeping tiled roofs and red decorative railings, approached by broad stone steps, surrounded by pine and deciduous trees, with small figures in kimono on the steps and forecourt.

Hand-colored albumen print of a Japanese temple compound, with a large hall featuring sweeping tiled rooflines at left, a smaller ornate pavilion at center, and a densely forested hill behind. Two figures in traditional dress appear in the foreground and mid-ground of the graveled courtyard.

Hand-colored albumen print of a wooden bridge on stone piers spanning a wide shallow river, with traditional Japanese buildings and tree-covered hills beyond; small figures in colored kimono visible on and below the bridge.

Hand-colored albumen print of a Japanese garden with a still reflective pond, a curved stone bridge, manicured shrubs and rocks along the shore, a traditional building with a sweeping tiled roof at left, and trees including one with pink blossoms at right.

Hand-colored albumen print of a large cast bronze temple bell with raised boss decorations and Japanese characters, surrounded by a small group of adults and children in traditional dress; a multi-tiered wooden temple building, stone lanterns, and bundled straw spread on the ground visible in the background.

Hand-colored albumen print of a large wooden torii gate framing a gravel path leading to a shrine building amid tall cedar trees; two figures in light blue clothing stand beside a rickshaw in the middle distance.

Albumen print, elevated panoramic view of a densely built East Asian town with traditional tiled rooftops, a grove of trees in the foreground, and a broad lake with distant mountains under a pale sky.

Hand-colored albumen photograph of a large pine tree supported by an extensive wooden prop structure, with a stone lantern in the foreground, dense vegetation, a traditional building at left, and water and mountains in the distance.

Hand-colored albumen print of a torii gate on a tree-lined earthen path, with a small wooden structure at center bearing vertical Japanese text, flanked by pine trees and low buildings, mountains visible in the distance.

Hand-colored albumen print of a large seated Buddha statue inside a Japanese temple hall, flanked by massive wooden columns; the figure is in lotus position with one hand raised, surrounded by a gilt radiating mandorla, set on an ornate platform with a low decorative railing.

Hand-colored albumen print of a Japanese river scene, with wooden buildings lining the right bank, two moored houseboats in the foreground, and a long timber bridge receding into the distance toward low hills.

Hand-colored albumen print of a Japanese castle complex, with a white multi-tiered yagura turret atop massive sloped stone ishigaki walls rising above a still moat, bare trees at left and distant mountains in a pale sepia sky.

Hand-colored albumen print, elevated view of a colonial-era port town with low-rise buildings featuring verandas and green shutters, trees in the foreground, and a harbor with numerous sailing vessels anchored in the distance.

Hand-colored albumen photograph of a canal scene with a wooden bridge on timber pilings at center, stone-faced embankments on both sides, Western-style buildings with green shutters at right, and traditional low-rise structures receding into the background.

Hand-colored albumen print of a Japanese Buddhist temple complex under construction or renovation, with stacked stone blocks, lumber, bamboo scaffolding, and stone lanterns in the foreground; tiered tile roofs and carved decorative details visible on the main hall, surrounded by pine and deciduous trees.

Hand-colored albumen print of a rocky coastal promontory with wind-swept pine trees; a small figure in a teal garment stands near a torii gate and stone steps leading to a shrine structure at right, with calm water visible in the background; Japanese characters in lower right corner.

Sepia-toned albumen print taken from inside a sea cave, looking toward a bright irregular opening. Three silhouetted figures in traditional East Asian dress stand near a narrow channel of water; one carries an open umbrella, another stands on a rocky ledge at right.

Hand-colored albumen print of a Japanese temple complex; a broad stone staircase leads to an ornate wooden gate with curved roofline, flanked by stone lanterns and low structures; several figures in traditional clothing stand in the foreground courtyard; vertical columns of Japanese script visible on a signboard at right; dense evergreen trees rise behind the temple.

Hand-colored albumen print of a colossal bronze seated Buddha in dhyana mudra, flanked by stone lanterns, a small wooden shrine at its base, and a single figure in teal robes standing to the left for scale, with pine trees behind.

Hand-colored albumen print of a Japanese shrine complex, featuring a thatched-roof worship hall at left and an ornate gate at the top of a wide stone staircase, with a small standing figure near the hall's base; wooded hillside in background.

Hand-colored albumen or gelatin silver print of a Japanese garden scene; a wooden bridge with a small shrine or stall hung with red and white paper lanterns spans a pond covered in broad lotus leaves, with a figure in blue kimono standing at center, beneath dense canopy of large pine and broadleaf trees.

Hand-colored albumen print of a Japanese shrine complex, showing a row of stone tōrō lanterns along a gravel forecourt, with ornately carved and gilded architectural details in red and gold along the shrine facade, bracketed eaves, and tall trees in the background.

Hand-colored albumen print of an ornate Japanese gate with dark lacquered wood and gold-tinted relief carvings of plum branches on open doors; stone steps lead through the gateway to a cylindrical stone monument surrounded by a low fence and foliage.

Color photograph of an ornate Chinese architectural gateway, featuring paired stone columns with carved dragon relief wrapping each shaft, a gilded lintel adorned with high-relief dragon and cloud motifs, and flanking walls with painted green and gold sculptural panels. The entryway opens into a deep, receding corridor of dark lacquered wooden columns and coffered ceilings.

Hand-colored albumen print of a Japanese shrine or mausoleum complex, with a row of stone lanterns lining a low wall at left, and a ornate gate at the top of a stone staircase at right, surrounded by dense trees with touches of red and green foliage.

Hand-colored albumen print of an ornately carved Japanese shrine gate with gilded relief panels and painted roof brackets; one figure in dark robes stands at the entrance, another kneels at lower right; a row of stone lanterns and pine trees recede into the background.

Hand-colored albumen photograph of a Japanese garden landscape with stone steps ascending a moss-covered hill, multiple stone lanterns, a small cascading waterfall among large rocks, and two figures in traditional dress standing on the stairway amid lush greenery.

Hand-colored albumen print of a Japanese temple complex; a five-story pagoda with green spire rises at left behind a still pond, while a raised bell tower on a stone foundation stands at right beneath bare winter trees; two figures in blue robes stand near the water's edge on flat stepping stones.

Hand-colored albumen print of two large stone Buddhist figures seated on lotus pedestals, the foreground figure depicted in a teaching gesture; a woman in kimono sits at the base, a man stands atop the second pedestal; a multi-tiered pagoda and bare tree visible in the background.

Hand-colored albumen print of a Japanese garden landscape, with a still central pond surrounded by sculpted pines, stone lanterns, and rocky outcroppings; several figures in kimono stand near a low bridge in the middle distance.

Hand-colored albumen print of a Japanese garden scene; a figure in a blue kimono stands on a rustic wooden bridge among large pine trees, with cherry blossoms, low buildings, and a small tower visible in the background.

Hand-colored albumen print of a Japanese shrine entrance, with a tiered hip-and-gable roof with ornate red and green painted details, flanked by tall trees. Two large domed lanterns on stone pedestals frame a gravel path leading to the steps.

Hand-colored albumen photograph of a straight dirt path lined with towering cedar trees receding into the distance, their massive trunks flanking moss-covered embankments; a small figure in blue garment is seated at left midground.

Hand-colored albumen or gelatin silver print, elevated view of a Japanese town with densely packed wooden buildings and tiled rooftops lining a central street, surrounded by trees and rolling hills; printed caption reads "Town Hachiishi, Nikco" at lower right.

Hand-colored albumen print of a arched red lacquered bridge with decorative railings spanning a pale blue river, stone piers, forested mountain peaks in the background, bare and evergreen trees along rocky banks.

Hand-colored albumen print, stone-paved approach leading up broad steps toward a torii gate flanked by towering cedar trees, with shrine buildings and red railings visible through the dense canopy

Hand-colored albumen print of a five-story Japanese pagoda with red-lacquered tiers and upswept rooflines, framed by large tree trunks and a torii gate at left, with a stone lantern in the foreground courtyard and a single robed figure standing nearby.

Hand-colored albumen photograph of a large wooden torii gate with gold medallion details, framing a stone staircase leading to ornate shrine buildings with curved rooflines. Stone lanterns flank the path; a single small figure stands at the base of the stairs. Dense pine trees rise behind the complex.

Hand-colored albumen print of a Japanese shrine complex, showing elaborately carved and gilded gate structure at right with multi-tiered rooflines, alongside a red-pillared hall at left, gravel courtyard in foreground, tall trees behind; handwritten label at lower right reads 'Interior View of a Gate.'

Hand-colored albumen print of a Japanese shrine precinct, with two stone-roofed lantern pavilions flanking a graveled courtyard. A small child in blue kimono stands beside a large bronze lantern at right. Tall cedar trees, stone ornaments, and multi-tiered shrine buildings with curved roofs recede into the background.

Hand-colored albumen print of a Japanese shrine complex, featuring a main hall with ornate curved tile roofing and gold decorative trim, fronted by a low corridor with painted lattice panels, a small carved stone lantern at center, and a graveled courtyard, dense forested hillside in background.

Hand-colored albumen photograph of a Japanese shrine complex, with red-lacquered buildings featuring curved tile roofs surrounded by tall cedar trees, rows of stone lanterns lining a gravel courtyard.

Hand-colored albumen photograph of a stone funerary stupa with a multi-tiered bronze canopy, set on raised octagonal steps; in the foreground, a bronze ritual incense burner and sculptural crane figure on a platform, surrounded by tall cedar trees and a low fence.

Hand-colored albumen or gelatin silver print of two Japanese shrine or temple buildings with sweeping tiled roofs and red-lacquered verandas, set among bare-branched trees against a densely forested hillside; caption reads "Two Temples – Nikko" at lower right.

Hand-colored albumen print of a Japanese shrine complex, with a two-story red and gold gate at center approached by stone stairs, flanked by rows of stone lanterns, low fences, and surrounding cedar forest.

Hand-colored albumen print of a two-story Japanese shrine gate with red lacquered columns and ornate bracketing, approached by a broad stone staircase flanked by stone lanterns, surrounded by tall trees; a Chinese-character plaque hangs above the central entrance.

Hand-colored albumen print of a Japanese shrine gate (mon), with elaborately carved and gilded woodwork, curved irimoya roof, and wide stone staircase flanked by moss-covered lanterns; wooded hillside visible behind.

Hand-colored albumen print of a Japanese shrine exterior with ornate red and gold lacquered woodwork, curved tile rooflines, and decorative carvings. Stone lanterns stand in the graveled forecourt, with dense green foliage behind.

Hand-colored albumen print of a stone stupa monument enclosed by a low stone railing with open gate, a small guardian figure seated at its base, surrounded by tall cedar trees in a forested shrine setting.

Hand-colored albumen print of a stone staircase ascending through towering cedar trees to a shrine enclosure, with a tall gilt pagoda-style stone lantern rising at center; a lone robed figure stands at the gate, surrounded by smaller stone lanterns and dense forest.

Hand-colored albumen print of a Japanese garden with an arched wooden bridge spanning a still pond; three figures in traditional dress stand near the bridge and on the bank; stone lanterns, pruned trees, a small pavilion, and wooded hills visible in the background.

Hand-colored albumen print of a lakeside Japanese village; a lone figure stands on a timber-strewn shore in the foreground, with traditional thatched-roof buildings nestled among pine trees along the curving shoreline, mountains visible in the distance.

Hand-colored albumen print of a multi-tiered waterfall cascading over rocky ledges, surrounded by dense green and amber foliage, with long exposure rendering the water silky white.

Hand-colored albumen photograph of a red torii gate in the left foreground, overlooking a calm lake with a rounded volcanic mountain beyond; sparse trees and low vegetation at right, warm sepia tones throughout.

Hand-colored albumen print of a tall waterfall descending through a narrow rocky gorge, with long-exposure blurring of the water; green foliage visible at the top, warm sepia tones throughout.

Hand-colored albumen print, elevated landscape view of a cluster of traditional Japanese thatched-roof structures nestled among dense trees beside a rocky mountain stream, with forested hills and a valley receding into the distance.

Hand-colored albumen print of a volcanic landscape with fumaroles emitting white steam across rocky terrain; a standing figure in dark clothing appears at center, with a small wooden structure and bundled goods at lower left, a peaked mountain rising in the pale background.

Hand-colored albumen print landscape, low rooftops of a village in the foreground with pine trees at right, a wide flat plain extending to a snow-capped volcanic peak partially shrouded in mist, warm golden and muted green tones throughout.

Hand-colored albumen print of a red torii gate on a tree-lined path, with three figures in blue garments and a stone lantern in the foreground; a lake, thatched-roof buildings, and mountains visible in the background.

Hand-colored albumen or gelatin silver print landscape, tall pine trees in the foreground framing a view of traditional Japanese buildings beside a calm body of water, with green hills in the background and a dirt path curving at lower left.

Hand-colored albumen print, elevated landscape view of a sheltered bay with several moored sailing vessels, surrounded by densely wooded hills receding toward a pale horizon over open water.

Artist or Maker: Unknown
Title: Japanese Album
Date Made: 1865
Medium: Albumen prints in album
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Ruthe Feldman in memory of Philip Feldman
Accession Number: M.91.377.1-.82
Classification: Photographs
Collecting Area: Photography