Geisha Collection (#6)

A Selection of Beauty from the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro bijin awase): Courtesans Hired for the New Years Holidays
5860261 A Selection of Beauty from the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro bijin awase): Courtesans Hired for the New Years Holidays - Takigawa of the Ogiya, c.1794 (colour woodblock print; oban) by Eishi

Traditional Japanese Woodblock of a couple
Utagawa Toyokuni, 1735-1814, was a pre-eminent designer of actor prints from the mid 1790s until his death. This charming print shows a male and female

Traditional Japanese Woodblock female with lattern
This print by the master Utagawa Kuniyoshi 1797-1862 was one of the last great masters of the Japanese ukiyo-e style of woodblock prints he is associated with the Utagawa school

Japanese Triptych Woodblock Cherry Blossom entertainment
A wonderful Triptych Ukiyo-e print for the master Kunisada Utagawa (1786-1864) started his career as the chief pupil of the head of the Utagawa school

Geisha sitting on a rickshaw in Japan around 1900 (Japan: Geisha pulled in a rickshaw 1900 ca)
ELD4907840 Geisha sitting on a rickshaw in Japan around 1900 (Japan: Geisha pulled in a rickshaw 1900 ca) Anonymous photography Private collection by Unknown photographer

Three samurai listen to a courtesan play the shamisen, as a kamuro brings food on a tray
FLO4630777 Three samurai listen to a courtesan play the shamisen, as a kamuro brings food on a tray. Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764) from Fuzoku Emakimono

UKIYOE
Yuzo Fujii

The streets of Hanoi
Charlaine Gerber

GeishaSymphony
Marcel Egger

Long time
Hiroaki Suemasa

Geisha (Geigi), from the series, Three Amusements of Contemporary Beauties, c. 1800 (colour woodblock print; naga-oban)
5860837 Geisha (Geigi), from the series, Three Amusements of Contemporary Beauties, c.1800 (colour woodblock print; naga-oban) by Utamaro

Shelter from rain
Hiroaki Suemasa

A Beauty in the Snow, 1840 (woodcut)
7273664 A Beauty in the Snow, 1840 (woodcut) by Eishi, Hosoda (1756-1829); 30.0x21.0 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Geisha in purple robe and red sash with open peak)

February, from a calendar for Henri Garnier & Co. 1902 (colour litho)
IND346742 February, from a calendar for Henri Garnier & Co. 1902 (colour litho) by Camps Junyent, Gaspar (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Beauties Under a Maple Tree, from the series "A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters
5862214 Beauties Under a Maple Tree, from the series " A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters, 1779-89 (colour woodblock print; oban diptych) by Kiyonaga

Admiring the wisteria at the Kameido Shrine, 1781-91 (colour woodblock print; oban diptych)
5862212 Admiring the wisteria at the Kameido Shrine, 1781-91 (colour woodblock print; oban diptych) by Kiyonaga, Torii (1752-1815); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Hidematsu, Yasokichi, Izukiyo of the Otsuya from the series "Female Geisha Section of the Yoshiwara Niwaka
5861374 Hidematsu, Yasokichi, Izukiyo of the Otsuya from the series " Female Geisha Section of the Yoshiwara Niwaka Festival, 1783 (colour woodblock print; oban) by Utamaro

Hidematsu, Yasokichi, Izukiyo of the Otsuya (Otsuya uchi Hidematsu, Yasokichi, Izukiyo), f... 1783
Hidematsu, Yasokichi, Izukiyo of the Otsuya (Otsuya uchi Hidematsu, Yasokichi, Izukiyo), from the series " Female Geisha Section of the Yoshiwara Niwaka Festival (Seiro niwaka onna geisha no bu)

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Shirabyoshi Katsuragi, Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the monk... 1783
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Shirabyoshi Katsuragi, Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the monk Meigetsubo, and Otani Hiroji III as the monk Izayoibo, in the play " Edoganoko Musume Dojoji

Entertainers of Nakazu, from the series "A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the... c. 1784
Entertainers of Nakazu, from the series " A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Tosei yuri bijin awase)", c. 1784

The Actor Arashi Hinaji as the maiko Uriuno in the play "Ume ya Suisen Izu no Irifune, "pe... 1763
The Actor Arashi Hinaji as the maiko Uriuno in the play " Ume ya Suisen Izu no Irifune, " performed at the Morita Theater in the eleventh month, 1763, 1763

Geisha Going to Work (A). Creator: Dorte Verner
Geisha Going to Work (A)

Geisha in the Rain (A). Creator: Dorte Verner
Geisha in the Rain (A)

Geisha in the Rain (B). Creator: Dorte Verner
Geisha in the Rain (B)

Geisha Going to Work (B). Creator: Dorte Verner
Geisha Going to Work (B)

Sada Jakko, 1923 (woodcut)
423933 Sada Jakko, 1923 (woodcut) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Sada Yacco, or Sadayakko (1871-1946), Japanese geisha

The Japanese Players at the Criterion, Scene from Act II of "The Geisha and the Knight"(litho)
1593812 The Japanese Players at the Criterion, Scene from Act II of " The Geisha and the Knight" (litho) by Begg

Geiko Playing Ashiya D?man ?uchi Kagami (colour woodblock print)
5043771 Geiko Playing Ashiya D?man ?uchi Kagami (colour woodblock print) by Shunsho, Katsukawa (1726-93); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: A girl dancing with pole and chrysanthemums)

Sada Yacco, illustration from Twelve Portraits, published 1899 (hand-coloured woodblock)
ELB109882 Sada Yacco, illustration from Twelve Portraits, published 1899 (hand-coloured woodblock) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Four Accomplishments (colour & gold on silk) (pair to 3930722)
3930723 The Four Accomplishments (colour & gold on silk) (pair to 3930722) by Toyohiro, Utagawa (1773-1828); 101.7x41.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

La belle Takigawa de la maison de the Ogi (Beauty Takigawa from the tea house Ogi)
FIA5329919 La belle Takigawa de la maison de the Ogi (Beauty Takigawa from the tea house Ogi). In la serie Les celebres beautes contemporaines (the famous beauty of our days)

Egawa de la Maison Maruebiya (Serie sur les courtisanes personnifiant 8 vues du Japon)
FIA5359192 Egawa de la Maison Maruebiya (Serie sur les courtisanes personnifiant 8 vues du Japon). Egawa from the Maruebiya House (From the series The Courtesans personifying The eight views of Japan)

Geisha taking a bath (colour litho)
7150563 Geisha taking a bath (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geisha taking a bath. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906)

Fete des trois beautes. (Feast of the Three Beauties). Groupe de trois courtisanes (geisha)
FIA5376883 Fete des trois beautes. (Feast of the Three Beauties). Groupe de trois courtisanes (geisha, geiko) de l epoque Edo ou periode Tokugawa (1600-1868) dans une maison de the (ochaya)

Two Geisha Holding a Shamisen and a Song Book, c. 1777. Creator: Kitao Shigemasa
Two Geisha Holding a Shamisen and a Song Book, c. 1777. Attributed to Kitao Shigemasa

Two Entertainers and a Maid, c. 1777. Creator: Kitao Shigemasa
Two Entertainers and a Maid, c. 1777. Attributed to Kitao Shigemasa

A Professional Buffoon, from an untitled series of 12 prints, c. 1710. Attributed to Torii Kiyonobu I

Moto, a Waitress of the Yoshidaya, and the Geisha Mizue, c. 1794. Creator: Eishosai Choki
Moto, a Waitress of the Yoshidaya, and the Geisha Mizue, c. 1794

The Entertainer Tamino and the Serving Girl Nui of the Sumiyoshiya, c. 1792

Kan, a waitress of the Izutsuya, and the geisha Fuseya of the Ogiya, c. 1794

Standing Geisha, c. 1748. Creator: Ishikawa Toyonobu
Standing Geisha, c. 1748. Woman on her way to her a music lesson. She holds a practice book for a narrative musical (joruri), and a plectrum (bachi) for playing the shamisen

Tomimoto Toyohina, from the series "Famous Beauties of Edo (Edo komei bijin)"
Tomimoto Toyohina, from the series " Famous Beauties of Edo (Edo komei bijin)", Japan, c. 1793/94

Tomimoto Toyohina, Japan, c. 1793. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Tomimoto Toyohina, Japan, c. 1793

Geisha of the West District, Japan, n. d. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Geisha of the West District, Japan, n.d

Geisha and Attendant on a Rainy Night, Japan, c. 1797. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Geisha and Attendant on a Rainy Night, Japan, c. 1797

Seiro niwaka onna geisha no bu: Asazumabune Ogiuri Uta... Japan, 1793
Seiro niwaka onna geisha no bu: Asazumabune Ogiuri Uta..... Japan, 1793

Connoisseurs of Contemporary Manners (Tosei fozoku tsu): The Geisha Style, Japan, n. d
Connoisseurs of Contemporary Manners (Tosei fozoku tsu): The Geisha Style, Japan, n.d

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"Captivating and Timeless: Exploring the Enigmatic World of Geisha" Step into a world steeped in tradition and grace as we delve into the captivating realm of geisha. From the exquisite Madama Butterfly dress rehearsal to antique Japanese woodblock prints, these glimpses offer a window into their mesmerizing artistry. In one frame, an enchanting geisha serves tea with impeccable poise, embodying the essence of hospitality that has been passed down through generations. Another portrays three geishas embodying the famous "See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil" proverb, showcasing their commitment to discretion and loyalty. The traditional Japanese woodblock print transports us to a serene garden where geishas gracefully move amidst vibrant flowers and mythical dragons. Their elegance is further highlighted in a portrait where a geisha holds an ornate umbrella; her presence exudes both beauty and strength. Beyond their artistic pursuits, we witness how geishas engage in various cultural activities. A snapshot captures them engrossed in traditional flower arranging - an intricate practice that requires meticulous attention to detail. On Tokyo's renowned Ginza street, these iconic figures stroll with grace and allure against the backdrop of modernity. Geishas also play significant roles during special occasions such as New Year celebrations. One image depicts a geisha girl bowing respectfully to a samurai warrior - symbolizing respect for heritage while embracing new beginnings. Diversity is celebrated too as four Japanese women stand amid bamboo with a young child; their unity transcends racial boundaries. This sentiment is echoed by another photograph featuring two stunningly adorned geishas from different backgrounds coming together in harmony. As we explore these snapshots from Japan's rich cultural tapestry, it becomes evident that they are not merely performers but guardians of tradition and ambassadors of grace. Their timeless allure continues to captivate hearts worldwide – reminding us all of the enduring power found within the enigmatic world of geisha.