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Party Komeikan tea house Group courtesans standing
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Party Komeikan tea house Group courtesans standing
Party in the Komeikan tea house, Group of courtesans, standing and sitting, watching dancing actor with umbrella and mask in front, assisted by man on veranda and musician sitting next to sliding door, to the amusement of the young man extremely right, in light green kimono and chopstick by mouth. Left and middle sheet of a triptych. Torii Kiyonaga (mentioned on object), Tokyo, 1788 - 1792, paper, colour woodcut, h 385 mm × w 263 mm × h 385 mm × w 250 mm
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Media ID 19543582
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1788 1792 Amusement Assisted Colour Woodcut Courtesans Front Group Mask Mouth Party Sitting Tokyo Torii Kiyonaga Triptych Umbrella Veranda Chopstick Mentioned Sliding Door
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In this print from the Liszt Collection, we are transported back to a vibrant party scene in 18th-century Tokyo. The Komeikan tea house serves as the backdrop for an evening of entertainment and revelry. A group of elegantly dressed courtesans stands and sits attentively, their eyes fixed on a dancing actor who captivates the audience with his graceful movements. The actor, adorned with an umbrella and mask, takes center stage while being assisted by a man on the veranda. A musician sits nearby, providing melodic accompaniment to enhance the atmosphere. As the sliding door reveals glimpses of traditional architecture behind them, it becomes clear that this gathering is steeped in cultural richness. Amidst all this excitement, our attention is drawn to a young man at the far right of the image. Clad in a light green kimono and holding chopsticks playfully between his lips, he seems thoroughly amused by the spectacle before him. This exquisite woodcut triptych by Torii Kiyonaga captures not only the visual beauty but also conveys a sense of joyous celebration that transcends time. It offers us a glimpse into an era where artistry thrived alongside social gatherings filled with laughter and merriment. As we admire this piece from afar, we can almost hear echoes of music and laughter emanating from within its frames - reminding us that even centuries later, human connection through shared experiences remains timeless.
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