Night Rain at the Double-Shelf Stand, from the series Eight Parlor Views (Zashiki hakkei) 1767 - 1799

"Night Rain at the Double-Shelf Stand," from the series *Eight Parlor Views*, is a woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu. Created between 1767-1799, the print depicts a woman kneeling as a child, dressed in a *hakama* (hakama is a traditional Japanese pleated skirt), delicately arranges her hair. Behind them, a woman in a patterned kimono observes the scene. The scene, likely set in a private residence, features a charcoal brazier and a table, hinting at the rainy weather. The work is a prime example of Harunobu's distinctive *ukiyo-e* style, characterized by delicate lines, soft colors, and graceful figures. This print, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, embodies the elegance and beauty of everyday life in Edo-period Japan.