Doctor and geisha patient, Japan
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Doctor and geisha patient, Japan
Doctor and geisha patient, Japan. Date: circa 1890s
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Bald Doctor Feeling Geisha Geishas Health Patient Physician Pulse Screen Taking Racial
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in Japan during the late 1890s, depicts a compassionate moment between a doctor and his geisha patient. The doctor, a balding man with a serious expression, intently feels the pulse of the elegant geisha, her traditional makeup and ornate kimono adding an air of mystery and allure. The interior of the screened room, with its simple furnishings and Japanese motifs, further emphasizes the cultural significance of this healing encounter. As Japan opened its doors to the Western world during the Meiji period (1868-1912), traditional Japanese practices, such as geisha culture and traditional medicine, began to intertwine with Western influences. This photograph offers a glimpse into this fascinating period of cultural exchange, where the ancient art of geisha entertainment met the modern practices of Western medicine. The doctor's attentiveness and the geisha's trust in his care demonstrate the importance of health and well-being in Japanese society, both then and now. This vintage image, with its rich historical context, invites us to reflect on the enduring human desire for healing and the universal language of compassion and care.
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