Ladies at a Picnic
ca. 1790
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Dimensions
H. 14 5/8 in. (37.1 cm); W. 9 13/16 in. (24.9 cm)
Classification
Prints
Culture & Period
Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1922
Accession Number
JP1442
Tags
Art Historical Context
**Ladies at a Picnic** Chōbunsai Eishi, created around 1790, captures the graceful elegance of women enjoying a leisurely outing during Japan's Edo period (1615–1868). This wood print, measuring 14 5/8 x 9 13/16 inches, showcases Eishi's mastery in *ukiyo-e*—the "pictures of the floating world" that celebrated fleeting pleasures like beauty, fashion, and urban life. As a leading artist of his time, Eishi specialized *bijin-ga* (images of beautiful women), rendering his subjects with refined poise amid nature. Printed with ink and vibrant colors on paper, the work exemplifies the collaborative...
About the Artist
Chōbunsai Eishi · 1756–1829
Japanese, 1756–1829