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A geisha leans box shamisen geisha reads letter
A geisha leans on the box of her shamisen, A geisha reads a letter by candlelight, while she leans against the chest containing her shamisen (stringed instrument). A willow can be seen in the garden through the paper (shoji) windows. The poem on the wall compares the strings of the shamisen with the threads of the willow. Two texts written by two different authors in the letters, courtesan, hetaera, Keisai Eisen (mentioned on object), Japan, 1825 - 1829, paper, polishing, h 211 mm × w 184 mm
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Media ID 19542961
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1825 1829 Candlelight Courtesan Garden Hetaera Keisai Eisen Leans Letter Letters Poem Polishing Shamisen Strings Willow Windows Mentioned Shoji Stringed Instrument Threads
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In this exquisite print from the Liszt Collection, we are transported to a serene corner of ancient Japan. A geisha, adorned in her elegant kimono, leans gracefully against the box that holds her cherished shamisen. Bathed in the soft glow of candlelight, she engrosses herself in a letter while delicate paper windows reveal glimpses of a tranquil garden with a majestic willow tree. The poem adorning the wall beautifully juxtaposes the strings of her beloved instrument with the threads of the willow, symbolizing their shared grace and delicacy. As she reads intently by flickering candlelight, one can only wonder about the contents of these letters - two texts penned by different authors. Perhaps they hold secrets whispered between courtesans or hetaeras seeking solace and connection. Keisai Eisen's name is mentioned on an object nearby, hinting at his involvement or influence within this scene captured between 1825 and 1829. The attention to detail is evident as every element has been meticulously polished and crafted to perfection. This print invites us into a world where tradition meets artistry; where music intertwines with literature; where emotions are conveyed through subtle gestures and expressions. It serves as a timeless reminder that beauty exists not only in grand spectacles but also in quiet moments like these – when a geisha finds solace amidst her treasured possessions while nature whispers its own poetry beyond shoji windows.
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