Felice Beato: Photographer

Felice Beato (British, but Venice-born, 1832-1909) had a long and varied photography career, and of his contemporaries, covered one of the widest geographical areas - from the Middle East to Southeast Asia. Establishing premier photographic studios in Yokohama, Japan, and Mandalay, Burma, he produced topographical and architectural views, portraits and studies of local life intended for Western audiences.  The Museum's 2007 acquisition of more than 800 Beato photographs is the impetus and foundation for this exhibition - the first devoted to his oeuvre - represented through a selection of about 130 works. The exhibit is on view in the West Pavilion (Terrace Level) at the Getty Center.