Japanese Toilet, c. 1890. Creator: Kimbei, Kusakabe (1841-1932)
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Japanese Toilet, c. 1890. Creator: Kimbei, Kusakabe (1841-1932)
Japanese Toilet, c. 1890. Private Collection
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Beauty Cosmetic Cosmetics Dressing Dressing Table Face Powder Far East Hygiene Japanese Art Japanese Woman Japanese Women Kimbei Kusakabe 1841 1932 Make Up Mirror Parfumerie Perfume Powder Silver Gelatin Photography Toilet Toilet Table Toilette Youth
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled "Japanese Toilet" and dated around 1890, is a stunning work by the renowned Japanese photographer Kusakabe Kimbei (1841-1932). The image transports us back in time to the Edo period of Japan, offering a rare glimpse into the daily life and beauty rituals of Japanese women during this era. The photograph features a young Japanese woman seated at a meticulously arranged toilette table, surrounded by an array of cosmetic and hygiene items. The table is adorned with a silver mirror, a porcelain washbasin, and an intricately designed dressing table. The woman is delicately applying face powder using a small fan and a bamboo brush, her reflection captured in the mirror. A bottle of perfume and a parfumerie sit nearby, adding to the air of elegance and refinement. The photograph is a masterclass in composition and lighting, with the soft focus and warm tones creating an intimate and inviting atmosphere. The use of silver gelatin photography adds to the timeless quality of the image, allowing us to appreciate the intricacies of the scene and the exquisite details of the objects depicted. The image also offers a fascinating insight into the importance of personal grooming and beauty in Japanese culture, with the woman's meticulous attention to her appearance reflecting the value placed on health, hygiene, and self-care during this period. Overall, Kusakabe Kimbei's "Japanese Toilet" is a beautiful and evocative work of art that transports us to a bygone era and offers a glimpse into the daily life and beauty rituals of Japanese women during the Edo period.
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