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Four girls of Yoshiwara in room, 1770 (woodblock print on paper)
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Four girls of Yoshiwara in room, 1770 (woodblock print on paper)
6437507 Four girls of Yoshiwara in room, 1770 (woodblock print on paper) by Harunobu, Suzuki (1725-70); 26.6x21.7 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: One playing shamisen and string arm of another shamisen on her right. Two geisha with one (meiko) kamuro preparing to smoke. Four tobako-bon visible and 2 charcoal pots. Scroll of letter paper on suzuri-bako and letter with calligraphy. Through window in rear are 7 spectators, one with fan and calligraphy.); eMaidstone Museum and Art Gallery; Japanese, out of copyright
Media ID 24127896
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Calligraphy Edo Period Edo Period 1603 1868 Kimono Smoker Smoking Addiction Tobacco Tokugawa Period Woodblock Music Instrument Musical Instruments Musics
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In this woodblock print from 1770, titled "Four girls of Yoshiwara in room" artist Harunobu Suzuki transports us to a fascinating scene set in the heart of Japan's Edo period. The print, now housed at the Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery in Kent, UK, offers a glimpse into the intricate world of geishas and their daily lives. The composition showcases four young women immersed in various activities within a traditional Japanese room. One girl skillfully plays the shamisen while another sits beside her with an arm extended towards another instrument. Two geishas can be seen preparing to smoke, adding an air of relaxation and leisure to the atmosphere. As our eyes wander through the details captured by Suzuki's masterful hand, we notice four tobako-bon (tobacco trays) placed strategically around the room alongside two charcoal pots for heating purposes. A scroll of letter paper rests on suzuri-bako (ink stone box), accompanied by a beautifully written letter adorned with calligraphy. Through a window at the back of the room, seven spectators observe this intimate scene unfold. One spectator holds a fan while engaging in his own calligraphic endeavor. The entire image is imbued with cultural richness and historical significance. This woodblock print not only highlights elements such as architecture and interior design but also delves into themes like music, smoking habits prevalent during that era, and even hints at social interactions between different classes. It serves as both an artistic treasure
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