Vrouwen bij de Ebisuya winkel c. 1842

This woodblock print, "Vrouwen bij de Ebisuya winkel" (Women at the Ebisuya Shop), was created by the renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Kunisada, also known as Utagawa Kunisada, in around 1842. The print depicts a woman in traditional Japanese dress standing outside a shop, with the shop owner, Ebisu, depicted in a circular frame behind her. Ebisu is a popular deity in Japan, associated with good fortune and prosperity. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Kunisada’s ukiyo-e style, which often featured scenes of everyday life, theatre, and popular culture in Edo-period Japan. The print’s vivid colors, detailed figures, and lively composition demonstrate the high skill and artistic talent of this prolific artist.