The Geisha
Poster
ca. 1897 (made)
ca. 1897 (made)
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Black and white checker-board frame decorated with stars and octagons. 3 images within: in the top left, a landscape scene with flowers and a windign stream; in the top left, a scroll bearing Japanese calligraphy. The lagest image, occupying 3/4 of the sheet, depicts Geisha girls in kimonos. All are playing musical instruments.
Object details
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| Title | The Geisha (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Chromolithograph |
| Brief description | Poster for 'The Geisha' from Daly's Theatre, London. Mr. Morell's and Mr. Mouillot's Company in the Japanese Opera. UK, ca. 1897. |
| Physical description | Black and white checker-board frame decorated with stars and octagons. 3 images within: in the top left, a landscape scene with flowers and a windign stream; in the top left, a scroll bearing Japanese calligraphy. The lagest image, occupying 3/4 of the sheet, depicts Geisha girls in kimonos. All are playing musical instruments. |
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| Credit line | Gift of the American Friends of the V&A; Gift to the American Friends by Leslie, Judith and Gabri Schreyer and Alice Schreyer Batko |
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| Other number | LS.1842 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number |
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| Accession number | E.717-2004 |
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| Record created | October 20, 2004 |
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