Samisen Collection (page 3)

Utai no Shisho, Edo period, early-mid 19th century. Creator: Numata Gessai
Utai no Shisho, Edo period, early-mid 19th century

Shamisen Player, Edo period, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro II
Shamisen Player, Edo period, late 18th-early 19th century

An amusement resort at the seashore, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Hokusai
An amusement resort at the seashore, late 18th-early 19th century

Woman with back to observer playing samisen, late 18th-early 19th century

Two sketches: lady playing samisen and lady with back to observer looks between open shoji, late 18th-early 19th century

Kingyoku haru kotobuki (colour woodblock print)
5043967 Kingyoku haru kotobuki (colour woodblock print) by Minemaro (fl.1801-1817); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Three female musicians in straw-hats. Signed: Minemaro hitsu)

Chinese Beauty Playing the Shamisen, c. 1833-34 (woodblock print)
FIT111484 Chinese Beauty Playing the Shamisen, c.1833-34 (woodblock print) by Taito, Katsushika II (Hokusen) (fl.1820-50); 21.7x18.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Group of Geisha girls playing musical instruments (hand coloured albumen print on card)
STC236939 Group of Geisha girls playing musical instruments (hand coloured albumen print on card) by Kimbei, Kusakabe (1841-1934) (attr)

A shamisen, a kokyu and a biwa, Japanese, from Musical Instruments
STC83499 A shamisen, a kokyu and a biwa, Japanese, from Musical Instruments (coloured litho) by Hipkins, Alfred James (1826-1903); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British

Te-ike no hana Hand-picked flower, a term used to refer to a geisha or
1766531 Te-ike no hana Hand-picked flower, a term used to refer to a geisha or courtesan who has become the wife or mistress of the patron who bought out her contract with a bordello

Music Under the Cherry Tree at Ueno, c. 1680 (woodblock print)
FIT111443 Music Under the Cherry Tree at Ueno, c.1680 (woodblock print) by Moronobu, Hishikawa (c.1618-1694); 27.1x40 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

A Geisha playing the Samisen (b / w photo)
6005817 A Geisha playing the Samisen (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Geisha playing the Samisen)

Interior scene of a party with geisha and clients, 1735-1814

Two girls standing, one holding an open book, 1615-1868. Creator: Kitao Shigemasa
Two girls standing, one holding an open book, 1615-1868

Woman, a baby and a young girl, 1726-1868. Creator: Shunsho
Woman, a baby and a young girl, 1726-1868

Sumida River Holiday, 1788-90. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Sumida River Holiday, 1788-90

Pleasure Boat on the Sumida River, ca. 1788-90. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Pleasure Boat on the Sumida River, ca. 1788-90

Home of Foreign Merchants in Yokohama, 9th month, 1861. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Home of Foreign Merchants in Yokohama, 9th month, 1861

Group of Women on the Engawa of a Country House, in the time of the Cherry Blossoming, ca. 1806

Foreigners Enjoying a Party, 1st month, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
Foreigners Enjoying a Party, 1st month, 1861

Keisei Ichikawa Denzo, ca. 1797-1800. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Keisei Ichikawa Denzo, ca. 1797-1800. ca. 1797-1800

[Japanese Woman in Traditional Dress Posing with Instrument], 1870s. Creator: Unknown
[Japanese Woman in Traditional Dress Posing with Instrument], 1870s

[Tokyo Geisha with Shamisen], 1870s. Creator: Unknown
[Tokyo Geisha with Shamisen], 1870s

Scene from a Drama, ca. 1788. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Scene from a Drama, ca. 1788

Theatrical Scene, with Musicians. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Theatrical Scene, with Musicians. [Onoe Matsusuke I as an Oiran Stands at the Left, Talking to Nakamura Nakazo I as a Samurai, ca. 1788.]

Actors in a Shosa (Combination of Acting and Dancing) Performance, ca. 1790

Courtesan Drinking Tea, ca. 1830. Creator: Gakutei
Courtesan Drinking Tea, ca. 1830

Enjoying the Evening Cool at Nakasu, ca. 1782-83. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Enjoying the Evening Cool at Nakasu, ca. 1782-83

Ichimura Takenojo VIII, ca. 1720. Creator: Attributed to Torii Kiyotomo
Ichimura Takenojo VIII, ca. 1720

Women Playing Music, 19th century. Creator: Yanagawa Shigenobu
Women Playing Music, 19th century

Woman Tuning a Shamisen and a Cat Looking at its Own Reflection, mid- 1820s

Scene of the Drama "Oakinai Hiru-ga-Koshima", 1784-85. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Scene of the Drama " Oakinai Hiru-ga-Koshima", 1784-85

A Party of Merrymakers in a Tea-house at Shinagawa, ca. 1783. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
A Party of Merrymakers in a Tea-house at Shinagawa, ca. 1783

A Party of Geisha in a Suzumi-bune, i. e. "cooling-off boat
A Party of Geisha in a Suzumi-bune, i.e. " cooling-off boat." (Second Scene of a Boating Party), ca. 1796

A Parody of Yuranosuke in the Pleasure Quarters, ca. 1797. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
A Parody of Yuranosuke in the Pleasure Quarters, ca. 1797

Two Geisha, ca. 1792. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Two Geisha, ca. 1792

Shamisen, Plectrum and a Book. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Shamisen, Plectrum and a Book

Teahouse at Hirokoji, ca. 1835-42. ca. 1835-42. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Teahouse at Hirokoji, ca. 1835-42

A Young Man and Woman with a Shamisen; Monk Saigyo, from a series alluding to the Three Evening Poems (Sanseki waka), ca. 1768

Imadobashi no Zu (Tama-Sho), ca. 1840. ca. 1840. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Imadobashi no Zu (Tama-Sho), ca. 1840

Lady Interrupting Her Lover, who is Playing the Shamisen. Creator: Nishikawa Sukenobu
Lady Interrupting Her Lover, who is Playing the Shamisen

Lady Playing Shamisen, with Her Lover and Attendant Nearby. Creator: Nishikawa Sukenobu
Lady Playing Shamisen, with Her Lover and Attendant Nearby

The Music Lesson. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
The Music Lesson

Combing His Hair, 1770. 1770. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Combing His Hair, 1770

Ichimura Kamezo in the Role of Kanto Koroku, ca. 1760?. ca. 1760?
Ichimura Kamezo in the Role of Kanto Koroku, ca. 1760?

An Oiran Playing the Shamisen to a Young Man Kneeling by Her Side in Rapt Attention

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"Samisen: The Melodic Heartbeat of Edo-era Japan" Step back in time to the vibrant streets of Yoshiwara, late 17th century, where a captivating street scene unfolds. Hishikawa Moronobu's masterpiece captures the essence of this bustling district, with its intricate details and lively characters. Enter the world of Kabuki theater, where Segawa Kikunojo III embodies the ghostly presence of Yatsuhashi and Sawamura Sojuro III mesmerizes as Soga no. . Their performances transport audiences to another realm, evoking emotions that transcend time. Torii Kiyonaga's brush strokes bring Nakayama Kojuro VI and Sawamura Sojuro III to life once again. As Chidori and Shige. . , their on-stage chemistry ignites sparks that illuminate the stage. These actors' talents shine brightly against Torii Kiyonaga's vivid backdrop. Witness an unforgettable performance featuring Sawamura Sojuro III as Soga no Juro, Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Oiso no Tora, Azuma. . This dynamic duo captivates hearts with their impeccable acting skills while Torii Kiyonaga's artistic vision adds depth to their characters. Ichimura Uzaemon VIII takes center stage alongside Onoe Kikugoro I in a poignant portrayal of Onio Shinzaemon and the courtesan U. . Torii Kiyomasu masterfully captures their emotional connection through his skilled artistry. Immerse yourself in a banquet at Okawa bata giro jo no yusen - a pleasure house on the bank of Okawa river. Let your senses be tantalized by Hishikawa Moronobu's depiction of this joyous occasion filled with laughter and merriment. Experience the delicate beauty of flower viewing through Kitao Shigemasa's enchanting artwork.