Geisha at her Toilet 1863 - 1877

"Geisha at her Toilet" (1863 - 1877) by Felice Beato depicts a geisha receiving a hairdressing service, showcasing the intimate rituals of Japanese beauty. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a moment of quiet contemplation and the meticulous attention to detail of traditional Japanese grooming practices, offering viewers a glimpse into the private lives of geisha during the late Edo period. Beato, a pioneer of photography in Japan, used his lens to document the country's rich cultural heritage, offering a fascinating window into a bygone era.