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DiaporamaFemale Entertainer with Shamisen
801
79.0cm x 29.0cm
teisai hokuba (1771 – 1844)
Discover Teisai Hokuba (1771-1844), a pioneering Japanese artist known for his detailed, realistic landscapes & portraits. Explore his masterful depictions of nature and human life – a cornerstone of Edo period art.
A young woman with a shamisen and teacup sits on the second floor of a restaurant or brothel. A libretto rests on her lap. The river view beyond the balcony, showing customers making their way to the Yoshiwara pleasure quarters, presents a peaceful springtime scene dotted with cherry blossoms. The round box in front of the woman, used to hold tea utensils, is painted with a Chinese-style landscape. Teisai Hokuba, an early and close disciple of Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849), emulated his master’s manner of depicting beautiful women, elongating their faces and describing their robes with kinetic brushstrokes. As here, he often rendered background landscapes in a sketchier, atmospheric style.
About this artwork
- Title: Female Entertainer with Shamisen
- Artist: teisai hokuba
- Year: 801
- Original dimensions: 79.0cm x 29.0cm
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Color palette: Earthy
- Perceived brightness: bright
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