Geisha Girl Hurrying with a Maid Servant Who is Carrying a Shamisen Box 1771 - 1844

This woodblock print, created by Teisai Hokuba between 1771 and 1844, depicts two women in traditional Japanese dress: a geisha hurrying with a maid servant carrying a box containing a shamisen, a three-stringed musical instrument. The dynamic composition and the inclusion of poetic verses highlight the beauty of everyday life during the Edo Period in Japan. The print, which is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, exemplifies the delicate artistry of ukiyo-e, showcasing the vibrant colors and fine detail that characterize this form of Japanese art.