Geisha Blackening Teeth at 1;00 p.m. 1880

"Geisha Blackening Teeth at 1;00 p.m." is a woodblock print by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, a renowned Japanese artist of the late 19th century. Created in 1880, the print depicts a geisha in the act of applying a black dye to her teeth, a traditional practice in Japan known as ohaguro. The geisha's focused expression and the tools of the ritual—a small pot, brush, and mirror—emphasize the meticulousness of the process. Yoshitoshi's use of bold colors and detailed lines adds to the overall sense of realism and elegance. The work is a testament to Yoshitoshi's mastery of the ukiyo-e style, known for its vivid portrayal of everyday life and popular culture in Edo-period Japan.