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Here, the three figures are arranged in a tight, overlapping formation that fills the frame. Their faces share the characteristic elongated features and small, delicate mouths typical of the artist's mature style. The use of a grey, mica-like background adds a sense of depth and refinement, drawing the viewer's attention to the subtle variations in the women's expressions and the textures of their garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the technical precision of the Edo-period woodblock process. The lines are clean and controlled, defining the contours of the faces and the folds of the kimono with economy. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft tones of green, peach, and charcoal to create a balanced visual experience. By portraying geisha in the roles of common labourers, the artist plays with the social artifice of the festival, where the boundaries between the elite entertainers and the working class were temporarily blurred for public amusement. 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