Poster Print : Geishas at tea stove, Japan
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Geishas at tea stove, Japan
Four geishas at a tea stove, Japan. Date: circa 1890s
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Media ID 14138416
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Pump Park Photography
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Add an exotic touch to your home decor with our stunning Geishas at Tea Stove poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the heart of Japan in the late 1800s. Four graceful geishas gather around a tea stove, their elegant attire and serene expressions creating an enchanting scene. Bring the rich culture and history of Japan into your living space with this beautiful and intriguing poster print."
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 52.5cm x 42cm (20.7" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph from the late 1890s, four elegantly dressed Geishas gather around a traditional tea stove in Japan. The Geishas, renowned for their exquisite artistry and refined manners, are an essential part of Japanese culture and history. Their distinctive costumes, characterized by elaborate wigs, intricate makeup, and ornate kimonos, are on full display in this image. The Geishas are engaged in the time-honored Japanese tea ceremony, a ritualistic practice that emphasizes harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. The tea stove, a crucial element of the ceremony, is used to heat the water for the matcha tea, which is then whisked and served to the guests. The Geishas' focused expressions and attentive postures convey the gravity and importance of the occasion. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the world of Geishas during the late 19th century, a period of significant cultural and social change in Japan. The country was opening up to the Western world, and traditional Japanese customs and practices, including the Geisha tradition, were undergoing transformation. This image serves as a reminder of the rich history and enduring allure of Geisha culture, which continues to captivate and inspire people around the world. The intricacies of the Geishas' costumes, the elegant tea ceremony setup, and the serene atmosphere of the scene make this photograph a stunning and evocative representation of Japanese culture and tradition. This vintage image, with its historical significance and artistic merit, is a must-have for anyone interested in Japanese history, culture, or photography.
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