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Woman poem courtesan dressed kimono plum blossom pattern
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Woman poem courtesan dressed kimono plum blossom pattern
Woman with a poem, A courtesan, dressed in a kimono with plum blossom pattern and Japanese characters, sits at a table on which is a pile of books. She is holding a brush in her right hand and a strip of paper in her left hand to write poems. On the floor next to her an ink stone. With three poems, courtesan, hetaera, plants, vegetation (flowers, blossom, blossoming), Yashima Gakutei (mentioned on object), Japan, c. 1825, paper, colour woodcut, h 212 mm × w 183 mm
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Media ID 19543468
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1825 Blossom Blossoming Books Colour Woodcut Courtesan Dressed Floor Next Hetaera Holding Kimono Left Hand Pile Plants Poem Right Hand Sits Strip Table Three Poems Vegetation Yashima Gakutei Ink Stone Mentioned
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In this print from 1825, we are transported to the elegant world of a courtesan in Japan. Dressed in a stunning kimono adorned with delicate plum blossom patterns and Japanese characters, she exudes grace and refinement. Seated at a table piled high with books, her scholarly pursuits are evident as she holds a brush in her right hand and delicately grasps a strip of paper in her left, ready to compose beautiful poems. The atmosphere is serene as the courtesan immerses herself in the art of writing. A small ink stone rests on the floor beside her, symbolizing the importance of ink and its role in capturing thoughts and emotions through calligraphy. Surrounded by plants and vegetation that include vibrant flowers blossoming around her, there is an undeniable connection between nature's beauty and poetic inspiration. The artist Yashima Gakutei skillfully incorporates these elements into his woodcut masterpiece. This print not only showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of color woodcut but also invites us to appreciate the multi-faceted talents possessed by women during this period. It serves as a reminder that beyond their traditional roles, they were capable intellectuals who contributed greatly to literature and art. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing image frozen in time, we can't help but be captivated by both its aesthetic charm and its portrayal of an empowered woman immersed in creativity amidst nature's splendor.
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