Descending geese on the Nihon embankment - the courtesan Tam
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Descending geese on the Nihon embankment - the courtesan Tam
Descending geese on the Nihon embankment - the courtesan Tamagushi of Tama-ya. Print shows Tamagushi, a courtesan, full-length portrait, with several hairpins, seated, reading a scroll; picture hanging on the wall above her shows geese descending on the Nihon embankment. Date between 1818 and 1822
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Courtesan Descending Embankment Geese Nihon Tama Ya Woodblocks Woodcuts
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Descending Geese on the Nihon Embankment: A Moment of Contemplation with the Courtesan Tamagushi This exquisite woodblock print, created between 1818 and 1822, captures a serene moment in the life of a Japanese courtesan named Tamagushi, who resided at Tama-ya, an esteemed pleasure quarters in Edo, Japan. The print, a testament to the artistic mastery of the era, showcases Tamagushi in a full-length portrait as she sits on a mat, engrossed in reading a scroll. Her elegant attire, adorned with several hairpins, adds to her allure, while her tranquil expression suggests a deep concentration. Hanging above her, on the wall, is a captivating scene of geese descending upon the Nihon embankment. The intricate details of the geese in flight, the rippling water, and the autumnal foliage create a breathtaking tableau that transports the viewer to the banks of the Nihon River. The juxtaposition of the courtesan's intimate moment with the natural beauty of the descending geese serves to highlight the harmony between the human world and the natural world in Japanese culture. This woodblock print, a masterpiece from Japan's rich artistic heritage, offers a glimpse into the life of a courtesan, her contemplative moment, and the connection between the human experience and the natural world. The intricate details, from the delicate folds of Tamagushi's kimono to the graceful curves of the descending geese, make this a truly captivating work of art.
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