Young Woman Holding a Fan by Suzuki Harunobu 鈴木春信

Young Woman Holding a Fan c. 1769

print

asian-art

japan

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

acrylic on canvas

coloured pencil

underpainting

pastel chalk drawing

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Young Woman Holding a Fan" is a *ukiyo-e* woodblock print by renowned Japanese artist Suzuki Harunobu, created around 1769. The print showcases a young woman in traditional Japanese attire, delicately holding a fan and gazing downward. Harunobu, known for his elegant depictions of *bijin* (beautiful women), captures the grace and refinement of the subject through the soft lines and subtle colors. This work is a prime example of Harunobu's mastery of the *ukiyo-e* style, celebrated for its vibrant depiction of everyday life and beauty in Edo-period Japan.