Geisha Collection (page 2)

A geisha dresses a little girl in a set of musical instruments and cups of the tea, 1870
LUX4717850 A geisha dresses a little girl in a set of musical instruments and cups of the tea, 1870; (add.info.: A geisha dresses a little girl in a set of musical instruments and cups of the tea)

A Meal of Geishas, 1870
LUX4717829 A Meal of Geishas, 1870; (add.info.: A Meal of Geishas, 1870); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

A geisha makes her toilet, 1870
LUX4717758 A geisha makes her toilet, 1870; (add.info.: A geisha makes her toilet, 1870); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Young geishas playing music, 1875
LUX4711815 Young geishas playing music, 1875; (add.info.: Young geishas playing music, 1875); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Courtesans relaxing by writing poetry in the pleasure quarters. Woodblock print by Moronobu Hishikawa (1618-1694)
FLO4630998 Courtesans relaxing by writing poetry in the pleasure quarters. Woodblock print by Moronobu Hishikawa (1618-1694) from Fuzoku Emakimono, Picture Scroll of the Water Trade, Tokyo

Three oiran courtesans in kimono following a customer in the pleasure quarters
FLO4630955 Three oiran courtesans in kimono following a customer in the pleasure quarters. Woodblock print by Moronobu Hishikawa (1618-1694) from Fuzoku Emakimono, Picture Scroll of the Water Trade

Two Geisha. Photograph late 19th century. Geisha, Japanese courtesans and entertainers in traditional dress
528253 Two Geisha. Photograph late 19th century. Geisha, Japanese courtesans and entertainers in traditional dress.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The coming of age of a kamuro (kaburo genpuku no tei). Maids help a girl kamuro as she becomes a courtesan
FLO4630754 The coming of age of a kamuro (kaburo genpuku no tei). Maids help a girl kamuro as she becomes a courtesan: sewing kimono, dressing her hair and fixing her obi

Courtesans playing shamisen to entertain a customer drinking sake in the pleasure quarters. Kamuro maids serve sake
FLO4630703 Courtesans playing shamisen to entertain a customer drinking sake in the pleasure quarters. Kamuro maids serve sake

Geisha in white cape, unknown (offset print)
7273675 Geisha in white cape, unknown (offset print); 30.0x21.0 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: unknown); JMK Archiv.

Two geishas, unknown (offset printing)
7273672 Two geishas, unknown (offset printing); 21.0x30.0 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: unknown); JMK Archiv.

Geisha in grey cape, unknown (screen printing)
7273668 Geisha in grey cape, unknown (screen printing); 30.0x21.0 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: unknown); JMK Archiv.

Geisha, folding clothing, 1870
LUX4717818 Geisha, folding clothing, 1870; (add.info.: Geisha, folding clothing, 1870); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Two young geishas in a garden in traditional garment, 1875
LUX4717961 Two young geishas in a garden in traditional garment, 1875; (add.info.: Two young geishas in a garden in traditional garment, 1875); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

2 geishas in traditional dress take the tea and eat cakes, 1870
LUX4717865 2 geishas in traditional dress take the tea and eat cakes, 1870; (add.info.: 2 geishas in traditional dress take the tea and eat cakes, 1870); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Geishas - Japan 1880-1910 (photo)
CSO4980871 Geishas - Japan 1880-1910 (photo); (add.info.: Geishas - Japan); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024.

Geishas Dance - Japan 1880-1910
CSO4980838 Geishas Dance - Japan 1880-1910 -; (add.info.: Geishas Dance - Japan 1880-1910 -); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024.

Geishas playing au go - Geisha playing at go (draught) - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979958 Geishas playing au go - Geisha playing at go (draught) - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Geishas playing au go - Geisha playing at go (draught)

Japan: portrait of two Geishas, one in his bath, 1890
LUX4800740 Japan: portrait of two Geishas, one in his bath, 1890; (add.info.: Japan: portrait of two Geishas, one in his bath, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Geisha undergoing training. Photograph late 19th century. Geisha, Japanese courtesans and entertainers
528254 Geisha undergoing training. Photograph late 19th century. Geisha, Japanese courtesans and entertainers.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Courtesans painting a large sumi-e (ink-wash painting). A samurai customer watches, and a kamuro maid prepares the ink
FLO4630994 Courtesans painting a large sumi-e (ink-wash painting). A samurai customer watches, and a kamuro maid prepares the ink

Oiran courtesan fixing her hair while a samurai watches in front of a water barrel in the pleasure quarters
FLO4630972 Oiran courtesan fixing her hair while a samurai watches in front of a water barrel in the pleasure quarters. Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764) from Fuzoku Emakimono

Courtesans and a street entertainer with performing monkey in front of a barred shopfront in the pleasure quarters
FLO4630900 Courtesans and a street entertainer with performing monkey in front of a barred shopfront in the pleasure quarters

Samurai customer with kamuro walking past two shamisen players in the pleasure quarters
FLO4630869 Samurai customer with kamuro walking past two shamisen players in the pleasure quarters. Woodblock print by Moronobu Hishikawa (1618-1694) from Fuzoku Emakimono

Courtesans relaxing by reading books in front of a large folding screen. Woodblock print by Moronobu Hishikawa
FLO4630934 Courtesans relaxing by reading books in front of a large folding screen. Woodblock print by Moronobu Hishikawa (1618-1694) from Fuzoku Emakimono, Picture Scroll of the Water Trade, Tokyo

Samurai receiving a letter from a courtesan in the pleasure quarters. Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764)
FLO4630858 Samurai receiving a letter from a courtesan in the pleasure quarters. Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764) from Fuzoku Emakimono, Picture Scroll of the Water Trade, Tokyo

Miasma (Sawaki no tei), with three courtesans in the pleasure quarters of Yoshiwara
FLO4630834 Miasma (Sawaki no tei), with three courtesans in the pleasure quarters of Yoshiwara. Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764) from Fuzoku Emakimono

Courtesans playing shamisen and dancing in Kyomachi, Yoshiwara. They sit outside a barred teahouse in the pleasure
FLO4630830 Courtesans playing shamisen and dancing in Kyomachi, Yoshiwara. They sit outside a barred teahouse in the pleasure quarters

Japanese god Daikokuten with courtesan and kamuro (young girl maid). Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764)
FLO4630765 Japanese god Daikokuten with courtesan and kamuro (young girl maid). Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764) from Fuzoku Emakimono, Picture Scroll of the Water Trade, Tokyo

Oiran courtesan watching a trial of strength between her kamuro (maid) and Kinpira the famous strong man
FLO4630759 Oiran courtesan watching a trial of strength between her kamuro (maid) and Kinpira the famous strong man. A jug of sake and drinking bowl in front

Japan: Portrait of Two Geishas, 1890
LUX4800736 Japan: Portrait of Two Geishas, 1890; (add.info.: Japan: Portrait of Two Geishas, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

A young geisha in front of her weave, 1875
LUX4717983 A young geisha in front of her weave, 1875; (add.info.: A young geisha in front of her weave, 1875); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Miyahito of the Ogiya, Whose Assistants Are Tsubaki and Shirabe (Ogiya uchi Miyahito, Tsubaki, Shirabe)
8775383 Miyahito of the Ogiya, Whose Assistants Are Tsubaki and Shirabe (Ogiya uchi Miyahito, Tsubaki, Shirabe), 1793-94 (key block print with mica) by Utamaro

JAPAN (19th century). Japanese memorialist. Illustration of 1880. Engraving
AIS5393430 JAPAN (19th century). Japanese memorialist. Illustration of 1880. Engraving. Private Collection ©Lorio/Iberfoto/Leemage; Private Collection; © Lorio / Iberfoto.

Japan: two geishas in traditional dress and traditional hairstyle, 1875 - albumin paper enhanced by watercolour
LUX4749085 Japan: two geishas in traditional dress and traditional hairstyle, 1875 - albumin paper enhanced by watercolour; (add.info.: Japan)

Japan: young woman (geisha) who sleeps, 1875 - albumin paper enhances watercolor
LUX4748708 Japan: young woman (geisha) who sleeps, 1875 - albumin paper enhances watercolor; (add.info.: Japan: young woman (geisha) who sleeps

Geisha playing Shamisen - Geishia playing samisen - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979750 Geisha playing Shamisen - Geishia playing samisen - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Geisha playing Shamisen - Geishia playing samisen - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured)

Geishas Hairstyles - Japan 1880-1910
CSO4980870 Geishas Hairstyles - Japan 1880-1910 -; (add.info.: Geishas Hairstyles - Japan 1880-1910 -); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024.

Geishas and their Maikos - Japan 1880-1910
CSO4980829 Geishas and their Maikos - Japan 1880-1910 -; (add.info.: Geishas and their Maikos - Japan 1880-1910 -); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024.

Two young geishas in a garden, 1875
LUX4717952 Two young geishas in a garden, 1875; (add.info.: Two young geishas in a garden, 1875); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Two young geishas playing music, 1875
LUX4717926 Two young geishas playing music, 1875; (add.info.: Two young geishas playing music, 1875); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Watercolour photography of geishas a halves naked, 1875
LUX4717910 Watercolour photography of geishas a halves naked, 1875; (add.info.: Watercolour photography of geishas a halves naked, 1875); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

A young gheisha with a fan, sitting on a bench, drinking her tea, 1870 (photo)
LUX4717823 A young gheisha with a fan, sitting on a bench, drinking her tea, 1870 (photo); (add.info.: japan); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

A maid dresses a geisha, 1870
LUX4717784 A maid dresses a geisha, 1870; (add.info.: A maid dresses a geisha, 1870); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Customer and courtesan with maid (kamuro) being led by a servant holding a lantern in the pleasure quarters
FLO4630943 Customer and courtesan with maid (kamuro) being led by a servant holding a lantern in the pleasure quarters. Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764) from Fuzoku Emakimono

Courtesan entertaining a customer by playing the shamisen in the pleasure quarters
FLO4630888 Courtesan entertaining a customer by playing the shamisen in the pleasure quarters. Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764) from Fuzoku Emakimono

Oiran courtesans and maid (kamuro) walking in the pleasure quarters. Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764)
FLO4630883 Oiran courtesans and maid (kamuro) walking in the pleasure quarters. Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764) from Fuzoku Emakimono, Picture Scroll of the Water Trade, Tokyo

Samurai in a sedan chair, courtesans and tradesmen walking in Yoshiwara. Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764)
FLO4630813 Samurai in a sedan chair, courtesans and tradesmen walking in Yoshiwara. Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764) from Fuzoku Emakimono, Picture Scroll of the Water Trade, Tokyo

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"Captivating and Timeless: Exploring the Enigmatic World of Geisha" Step into a world steeped in tradition and grace as we delve into the captivating realm of geisha. From the exquisite Madama Butterfly dress rehearsal to antique Japanese woodblock prints, these glimpses offer a window into their mesmerizing artistry. In one frame, an enchanting geisha serves tea with impeccable poise, embodying the essence of hospitality that has been passed down through generations. Another portrays three geishas embodying the famous "See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil" proverb, showcasing their commitment to discretion and loyalty. The traditional Japanese woodblock print transports us to a serene garden where geishas gracefully move amidst vibrant flowers and mythical dragons. Their elegance is further highlighted in a portrait where a geisha holds an ornate umbrella; her presence exudes both beauty and strength. Beyond their artistic pursuits, we witness how geishas engage in various cultural activities. A snapshot captures them engrossed in traditional flower arranging - an intricate practice that requires meticulous attention to detail. On Tokyo's renowned Ginza street, these iconic figures stroll with grace and allure against the backdrop of modernity. Geishas also play significant roles during special occasions such as New Year celebrations. One image depicts a geisha girl bowing respectfully to a samurai warrior - symbolizing respect for heritage while embracing new beginnings. Diversity is celebrated too as four Japanese women stand amid bamboo with a young child; their unity transcends racial boundaries. This sentiment is echoed by another photograph featuring two stunningly adorned geishas from different backgrounds coming together in harmony. As we explore these snapshots from Japan's rich cultural tapestry, it becomes evident that they are not merely performers but guardians of tradition and ambassadors of grace. Their timeless allure continues to captivate hearts worldwide – reminding us all of the enduring power found within the enigmatic world of geisha.