Uba 1850 - 1870

"Uba" (Old Woman) is a woodblock print by the renowned Japanese artist Shibata Zeshin, dating back to the mid-19th century. The artwork depicts an elderly woman, a traditional figure in Japanese folklore, with a long white hair and a dark robe. In the print, she appears to be kneeling, holding a broom and her hand outstretched, perhaps towards a turtle that is depicted in the foreground. This image, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is a testament to Zeshin's skill in capturing the essence of Japanese folklore through his detailed and evocative style.