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Kogiku in Saruwaka-Cho
Kogiku in Saruwaka-Cho. Ukiyo-e print showing a beautiful woman, Kogiku, looking at photographic portraits (cartes de visite), possibly of her admirers. Photography was so new in Japan when this print was created that the artist is also representing his countrys growing contact with the western world and modern technology. The sake and grilled fish in the rectangle above the womans head show one restaurants culinary specialties. The long, vertical cartouche on the right calls the woman Kogiku, which translates as small chrysanthemum, and gives the address in Saruwaka-Cho (now Asakusa), an entertainment district in Japans capital city. The stamp on the carte de visite represents the noted Tokyo portrait photographer Uchida Kuichi (1844-1875), who had a studio in Asakusa. Date 1878
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is an exquisite Ukiyo-e print from Japan, dating back to the year 1878. This woodblock print showcases a captivating woman named Kogiku, who is deeply engrossed in the examination of photographic portraits, or cartes de visite, spread out before her. The innovative technology of photography was still a novelty in Japan during this period, and this artwork serves as a testament to the country's burgeoning contact with the western world. The woman, identified as Kogiku, which translates to "small chrysanthemum," is depicted in a thoughtful and introspective pose, her gaze fixed on the images before her. The setting is Saruwaka-Cho, an entertainment district in Tokyo, as indicated by the long, vertical cartouche on the right-hand side of the print. Above her head, a rectangle displays the culinary specialties of a local restaurant – sake and grilled fish – adding to the vibrant atmosphere of the scene. The stamp on one of the cartes de visite represents Uchida Kuichi, a renowned Tokyo portrait photographer who had a studio in Asakusa. Uchida Kuichi's influence is further emphasized by the advanced photographic equipment depicted in the background of the print. This intricate and evocative work of art not only captures the essence of Kogiku but also highlights the intersection of traditional Japanese culture and the modern technological advancements that were transforming the world.
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