A Young Woman Seated upon the Engawa of a House 1755 - 1775

"A Young Woman Seated upon the Engawa of a House" is a woodblock print created by renowned Japanese artist Suzuki Harunobu in the mid-18th century. The print depicts a young woman seated on a wooden platform, or engawa, outside a traditional Japanese house. Her elegant kimono, the detailed architecture, and the delicate brushstrokes of the print exemplify Harunobu's mastery of the ukiyo-e style, which emphasized beauty and everyday life in Edo-era Japan. This print, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, offers a glimpse into the aesthetics and social customs of 18th-century Japan.