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Kitao Shigemasa — Two geisha rehearsing a song | Edo period, 18th century
Kitao Shigemasa

Two geisha rehearsing a song | Edo period, 18th century

An intimate portrait of two geisha engaged in musical practice, likely rehearsing a traditional song together. The artwork captures a moment of artistic collaboration and cultural refinement during the Edo period.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Masters of the Woodblock: Important Japanese Prints

July 14, 2022

Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000

Lot 5

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Kitao Shigemasa, Two geisha rehearsing a song | Edo period, 18th century

An intimate portrait of two geisha engaged in musical practice, likely rehearsing a traditional song together. The artwork captures a moment of artistic collaboration and cultural refinement during the Edo period.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Geisha, Rehearsal, Music, Figure Study, Women, Japanese Art, Cultural Practice, Edo Period, Performance

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Art Institute of Chicago