Chōbunsai Eishi (鳥文斎 栄之, 1756-1829) was a notable artist of the Edo period, known for his ukiyo-e paintings depicting feminine beauties, often geishas and courtesans, in elegant and intimate scenes. A former samurai, Eishi left his service at the shogunate to become an artist. He excelled in creating paintings and prints highlighting female beauty, using graceful lines and refined compositions. His works frequently depict women in moments of relaxation and pleasure, including bathing scenes where female figures are artistically unveiled.
One of the characteristics of his style is the attention to detail in the clothing and the graceful poses of the women, giving his works an elegant quality. Eishi was also influenced by traditional Japanese painting techniques, incorporating elements from the Kanō and Tosa schools into his ukiyo-e prints.
Imagined Scenes
I have imagined scenes captured by Chōbunsai Eishi, where elegance and feminine grace are in the spotlight. In an onsen (hot spring), young geishas bathe, immersed in the soothing thermal waters. The atmosphere is intimate, imbued with delicate sensuality rather than eroticism. Eishi would depict this scene with finesse, capturing the delicacy of the feminine gestures and the closeness between the bathers.
Environment
The onsen where this scene takes place is a sanctuary of calm and beauty, a place where architecture and nature harmoniously blend to offer a perfect setting for the delicacy of the geishas. At the center of the room is a large rectangular pool, bordered by wide edges of sandstone or ceramic. Paths of dark wooden planks elegantly outline the contours of the basin, adding a touch of natural warmth to the ensemble.
At the entrance and exit of the basin, foot baths allow the bathers to rinse their feet before and after their bath. Traditional accessories such as kioke (wooden buckets) and kiulu (small wooden tubs) are casually placed on the edges, ready to be used. The room itself is immense, bathed in soft light filtered through shoji (paper screens). The floor and walls are made of dark wood, delicately varnished, giving a warm and soothing atmosphere. An upper gallery overlooks the pool, and above it, a hanging lantern diffuses a soft and diffuse light, accentuating the serene ambiance of the place.
Steam rises from the hot water, forming a light mist that floats above the surface, adding a dreamlike dimension to the scene. A bamboo spout continuously feeds the basin with hot water, the sound of the water adding soothing background music. At the back of the room stands a main wall, adorned with a mosaic and a mural painting. Although the coating is worn by time, it retains a nostalgic beauty. This fresco depicts three geishas in the manner of Chōbunsai Eishi, embracing, kissing, and cuddling with timeless grace. The fresco, despite the marks of time, continues to captivate and remind of the eternal beauty of geishas and the art that celebrates them.
The entire onsen is a tribute to tradition and art, a space where the sensuality and delicacy of feminine gestures are magnified by an environment of rare elegance.
20 elements compose this set making this set completely modular to facilitate your choice of scene.
Independent objects; Bamboo Dispenser, Kioke, Kiulu, Lantern, Bath Towels with 5 types of patterns to choose from for these bath towels.
10 different Frescoes for the central wall.
A choice of 4 water aspects for the main basin.
Comes with a Light Environment and Render Preset as well as 10 cameras
Bathers’ Attire
The geishas wear simple Do Ura or Nagajuban, their light silk under-kimonos tied with a silk belt. Sometimes, these garments glide gently over their shoulders, falling to their waists and revealing their bodies in a subtle and respectful manner. Some wear a Sarashi, a long cloth band wrapped around their chest, and a fundoshi as underwear, adding modesty to their attire while emphasizing their femininity. Their gestures are delicate, they touch each other gently, whisper sweet words, and laugh discreetly. The closeness between them exudes an ambiance of complicity and voluptuousness, each movement enhancing the intimacy of the scene. The play of light and shadow accentuates the beauty of their forms, while the bath’s steam creates an ethereal, almost dreamlike atmosphere.
Each garment comes with a choice of 5 materials.
And also for each fabric, a variation of 4 wet fabrics (from Low to Higher)
Poses
Here is a series of poses that depicts intimate and graceful moments, highlighting the delicacy and sensuality of the geishas in the elegant and soothing setting of the onsen.
This series of ten poses for the three young bathers, inspired by the delicate and sensual spirit of Chōbunsai Eishi, captures moments of complicity and feminine beauty.
The bathers are partially immersed, peacefully discussing, their faces illuminated by gentle smiles, their garments slightly slipping to reveal their bare shoulders. They contemplate the mural with dreamy expressions, enveloped in steam that creates an ethereal atmosphere. They embrace in warm hugs, their garments gently falling, and touch each other with delicacy, whispering secrets, adjusting their attire, or playfully splashing water. These scenes evoke moments of camaraderie, tenderness, and shared sensuality, capturing the essence of the grace and beauty of the geishas in a traditional onsen.
Character, Hairs on images are NOT included!
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