Geisha looks up flying cuckoo five annual festivals

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Geisha looks up flying cuckoo five annual festivals

Geisha looks up at a flying cuckoo The five annual festivals for the Katsushika poetry association (series title) Katsushika gosekku (series title on object), A geisha washes her sake cup in a porcelain bowl with an iris leaf, while she looks back at a calling cuckoo. On the floor a kettle with spiced sake and behind her a lacquer box containing her koto (Japanese string instrument). With two poems. The iris leaf refers to the boys feast, which is celebrated in the fifth month. The cuckoo also refers to that month. Katsushika Taito II (mentioned on object), Japan, 1822, paper, colour woodcut, h 204 mm × w 181 mm

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1822 Celebrated Colour Woodcut Cuckoo Floor Kettle Koto Month Refers Series Title Two Poems Fifth Month Katsushika Taito Ii Mentioned Sake Cup

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In this woodcut print from 1822, titled "Geisha looks up flying cuckoo five annual festivals" we are transported to the enchanting world of traditional Japanese culture. The geisha, adorned in a vibrant kimono, delicately washes her sake cup in a porcelain bowl while stealing a glance at a calling cuckoo. Behind her lies a lacquer box containing her koto, a mesmerizing Japanese string instrument. The artist, Katsushika Taito II, masterfully captures the essence of the five annual festivals celebrated by the Katsushika poetry association. The iris leaf prominently featured symbolizes the boys' feast held during the fifth month. As we admire this scene filled with intricate details and vivid colors, it becomes apparent that every element has been carefully chosen to evoke both beauty and meaning. A kettle brimming with spiced sake sits on the floor nearby, adding warmth and festivity to the composition. Two poems accompany this artwork, further enhancing its poetic nature and inviting us into an immersive experience. This remarkable woodcut print is not just an exquisite piece of art but also serves as a window into Japan's rich cultural heritage. It reminds us of the timeless allure of geishas and their dedication to preserving tradition through music and poetry. With each viewing, one can't help but be captivated by its elegance and transported to another era altogether.

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