Lady Threading Needle on Verandah 19th century

"Lady Threading Needle on Verandah" is a 19th-century woodblock print by the Japanese artist Yashima Gakutei (1786–1868). This ukiyo-e print, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, depicts a lady in traditional Japanese clothing gracefully threading a needle while seated on a veranda overlooking a garden. The intricate details of her patterned kimono and the delicate brushstrokes used to capture her serene expression exemplify Gakutei's mastery of the ukiyo-e style, showcasing the beauty of everyday life in Edo-period Japan.