Het Tamaya restaurant in Kameido 1820 - 1825

"Het Tamaya restaurant in Kameido" is a woodblock print from 1820-1825 by the renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865). The print depicts a woman in traditional Japanese dress, elegantly rendered in the ukiyo-e style, a genre that captures the beauty and fleeting nature of everyday life in Edo period Japan. The woman is depicted with her hand resting on a small object, perhaps a fan or a letter, while her gaze is fixed on the viewer, creating an intimate and captivating moment. This print, now located in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Kunisada's mastery of woodblock printing and his ability to capture the essence of Japanese beauty.