Vollende vrouwen langs de zes Tama rivieren

About this artwork

kleurenhoutsnede; lijnblok in zwart met kleurblokken; blinddruk

Art Historical Context

**Vollende Vrouwen Langs de Zes Tama Rivieren** by Kubota Shunman (. 1785–1790) is a captivating color woodcut from Japan's late Edo period, a time when ukiyo-e prints flourished as affordable yet exquisite art for the urban populace. Measuring 382 × 253 mm, this intimate sheet exemplifies Shunman's mastery as a versatile artist and poet, blending delicate imagery with poetic elegance. The title evokes graceful women strolling along the six branches of the Tama River, a picturesque waterway west of Edo (modern Tokyo), capturing the era's fascination with bijin-ga—depictions of elegant beauties...