Fine Art Print : Japan - Women preparing food including chopping a daikon
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Japan - Women preparing food including chopping a daikon
Japan - Women preparing food including a Geisha girl preparing (cutting) daikon (white radish), possibly for takuan or bettarazuke dishes and another woman grinding foodstuffs using a pestle and mortar. Date: circa 1906
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Media ID 11583719
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Chopping Cuts Cutting Dishes Foodstuffs Geisha Grind Grinding Grinds Kimono Kitchen Mortar Pestle Preparation Prepare Prepares Preparing Radish Slice Slices Slicing Daikon
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the enchanting world of Japan with our exquisite range of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the timeless beauty and grace of Japanese culture. Two women, one a Geisha, engage in the art of food preparation. The Geisha meticulously chops a daikon, while her companion grinds foodstuffs using a traditional pestle. The intricate details of their traditional attire and the warm, inviting ambiance of their surroundings transport you to a far-off land. Bring this piece of history and art into your home and let it inspire your senses with every glance.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 34.3cm (21" x 13.5")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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
This photograph, taken circa 1906, offers a glimpse into the rich and intricate world of traditional Japanese food preparation. The image features two women in elegant kimonos, engrossed in the artful process of preparing ingredients for Takuan or Bettarazuke dishes. The Geisha girl, with a serene expression on her face, skillfully chops a daikon radish on a wooden chopping board. Daikon, a long, white radish, is a staple ingredient in Japanese cuisine, and is often used in pickles, salads, and other dishes. The Geisha's graceful movements as she wields the sharp knife, her kimono sleeves billowing out, create a sense of tranquility and focus. In the background, another woman deftly grinds foodstuffs using a pestle and mortar. The mortar, made of stone, is a common kitchen tool in traditional Japanese households, and is used to grind various ingredients, such as sesame seeds, ginger, and spices. The woman's intense concentration, as she expertly crushes the ingredients between the pestle and mortar, highlights the importance of mindfulness and attention to detail in Japanese culinary arts. This photograph provides a fascinating window into the past, offering a glimpse into the daily lives of Japanese women and their dedication to the art of food preparation. The intricate and time-consuming process of chopping daikon and grinding foodstuffs using traditional tools, such as the pestle and mortar, is a testament to the enduring importance of food and tradition in Japanese culture.
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