Geta Collection (page 6)

Foreign Mercantile House in Yokohama (Yokohama ijin shokan), 1861

The Village School Scene (Terakoya), from the series "Sugawaras Secrets... c
The Village School Scene (Terakoya), from the series " Sugawaras Secrets (Sugawara denju)", c. 1830/44

Memorial Portraits of the Actors Bando Shuka I, Arashi Otohachi III, and Ichikawa Danjuro VIII, 1855

A Contemporary Parody of Komachi Prays for Rain (Tosei yatsushi Amagoi Komachi), c. 1792

A Parody of Hachi no ki, n. d. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
A Parody of Hachi no ki, n.d

Doing the Laundry by the Well Curb (Idobata no sentaku to araihari), c. 1795

Actors as Hotei Ichiemon and Gokuin Chiemon, c. 1847 / 52. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Actors as Hotei Ichiemon and Gokuin Chiemon, c. 1847/52

Pinks: nurse and baby, from an untitled series of beauties and flowers, 1812

No. 3: Silent Flower (Mono iwanu hana), from the series "A Comparison of Flowers
No. 3: Silent Flower (Mono iwanu hana), from the series " A Comparison of Flowers (Hana awase)", late 1820s

Marching as to War, 1904. Creator: Helen Hyde
Marching as to War, 1904

Honorable Mr. Cat, 1903. Creator: Helen Hyde
Honorable Mr. Cat, 1903

A Summer Girl, 1905. Creator: Helen Hyde
A Summer Girl, 1905

A Snowy Day, 1901. Creator: Helen Hyde
A Snowy Day, 1901

The Red Curtain, 1907. Creator: Helen Hyde
The Red Curtain, 1907

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo, late 18th century. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo, late 18th century

Shingen and Kenshin, from the series "Mirrors of Warriors in Fashionable Parodies
Shingen and Kenshin, from the series " Mirrors of Warriors in Fashionable Parodies (Furyu yatsushi musha kagami)", c. 1769

The Sixth Month (Minazuki): Nioteru of the Ogiya, from the series "Models for... c
The Sixth Month (Minazuki): Nioteru of the Ogiya, from the series " Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves (Hinagata wakana no hatsu moyo)", c. 1777/78

Moso (Chinese: Meng Zong), from the series "Fashionable Japanese Versions of
Moso (Chinese: Meng Zong), from the series " Fashionable Japanese Versions of the Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety (Furyu Yamato nijushiko)", c. 1770/72

Ono no Komachi Visiting Kiyomizu Temple, from the series The Fashionable Seven... n.d
Ono no Komachi Visiting Kiyomizu Temple, from the series The Fashionable Seven Komachi (Furyu nana Komachi), Edo period (1615-1868), n.d

The Bon Festival in the Sixth Month, from the series "Fashionable Twelve Months
The Bon Festival in the Sixth Month, from the series " Fashionable Twelve Months (Furyu juni setsu)", c. 1770/72

Karauta of the Ogiya in Evening Snow (Ogiya Karauta bosetsu), from the series "Eight
Karauta of the Ogiya in Evening Snow (Ogiya Karauta bosetsu), from the series " Eight Views of Famous Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro meifu hakkei)", c. 1773/75

Sunrise, from the series "Fashionable Three Beginnings (Furyu mittsu no hajime)"
Sunrise, from the series " Fashionable Three Beginnings (Furyu mittsu no hajime)", c. 1770/72

Evening Snow at Ikenohata (Ikenohata bosetsu), from the series "Eight Views of... c
Evening Snow at Ikenohata (Ikenohata bosetsu), from the series " Eight Views of Prosperity in the Eastern Village (Azuma no sato eiga hakkei)", c. 1770/72

Shioginu of the Tsutaya, from the series "Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh
Shioginu of the Tsutaya, from the series " Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves (Hinagata wakana no hatsu moyo)", c. 1777/78

Beauty Beneath a Willow Tree, Edo period, c. 1780. Creator: Isoda Koryusai
Beauty Beneath a Willow Tree, Edo period, c. 1780

Kaoru of the Shin-Kanaya, from the series "Models for Fashion
Kaoru of the Shin-Kanaya, from the series " Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves (Hinagata wakana no hatsu moyo)", 1780

Young Couple Dressed as Mendicant Monks, c. 1777. Creator: Isoda Koryusai
Young Couple Dressed as Mendicant Monks, c. 1777

The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III in an Unidentified Role, late 1780s

Chozan of the Chojiya, from the series "Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh as
Chozan of the Chojiya, from the series " Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves (Hinagata wakana hatsu moyo)", c. 1776

Retrieving the Shuttlecock, c. 1773. Creator: Isoda Koryusai
Retrieving the Shuttlecock, c. 1773

Young Couple Under an Umbrella in the Snow, c. 1770. Creator: Isoda Koryusai
Young Couple Under an Umbrella in the Snow, c. 1770

Panel (Furnishing Fabric), England or United States, 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Panel (Furnishing Fabric), England or United States, 20th century. Imitation of Japanese design: women in kimonos, temples, Mount Fuji. Possibly after Utagawa Kunisada

Courtesan and her Attendant under a Cherry Tree, early 19th century. Detail from a larger artwork

Mother and Children at the New Year, 18th century. Creator: Utagawa Toyoharu
Mother and Children at the New Year, 18th century. Detail from a larger artwork

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Geta, 200-202. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Geta, 200-202

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Geta, 199-204. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Geta, 199-204

The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Samurai Standing in the Snow, probably 1774. Creator: Shunsho
The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Samurai Standing in the Snow, probably 1774

Scene from the Drama "Yuki-motsu-take Furisode Genji", December 1785
Scene from the Drama " Yuki-motsu-take Furisode Genji", December 1785

The Second Ichikawa Monnosuke as a Man of High Rank Standing in the Snow, ca. 1786-87. Creator: Shunsho
The Second Ichikawa Monnosuke as a Man of High Rank Standing in the Snow, ca. 1786-87

Ichikawa Monosuke III in the Role of the Otokodate Sukeroku, ca. 1786. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
Ichikawa Monosuke III in the Role of the Otokodate Sukeroku, ca. 1786

Scene from a Play, ca. 1780. Creator: Katsukawa Shunjo
Scene from a Play, ca. 1780

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"Geta: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of geta, a traditional Japanese footwear that has captivated hearts across centuries and continents. From Sri Lanka's Geta Beraya and Udekkiya players to the bustling streets of Japan's clog shops, geta holds a rich history. Intriguingly depicted in Yanagawa Shigenobu II's Kaori-mono-awase from 1830, we witness the elegance as Ichikawa Danjuro VII portrays Konoshita Tokichi alongside Nakamura Daikichi as his wife. The woodcut artistry brings these characters to life, their footsteps echoing on the wooden soles. Geta transcends time and weather; even rain cannot dampen its allure. In a mesmerizing scene captured between 1925-36 by an unknown artist, two women gracefully navigate through rainfall wearing vibrant geta. Their resilience shines through every step they take. Ando Hiroshige takes us further back in time with his enchanting depiction of "Woman Walking in the Snow" during the 1840s-early 1850s. As snowflakes delicately blanket Kyoto's Higashiyama district, her sturdy yet elegant geta leave imprints on this wintry landscape. Beyond its artistic representation lies tangible craftsmanship. Enter Japan's renowned Geta Clog Maker shop where skilled artisans meticulously carve each piece with precision and dedication. Here, tradition meets innovation as modern designs blend seamlessly with age-old techniques. But let us not forget Emperor Geta himself - immortalized in marble bust form - whose reign met a tragic end through assassination in 211 AD. This historical event forever etched into our collective memory serves as a reminder of both power struggles and human frailty.