['Lingering snow on Utsusemi', 'Genji matched to the Eight Views'] 1858

"Lingering snow on Utsusemi" is a beautiful woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada, also known as Utagawa Kunisada I, from 1858. The print depicts a woman in traditional Japanese clothing, applying makeup in front of a mirror, against a background of a snowy landscape. The artwork, known as a "bijin-ga" (beautiful woman painting), is part of a series of prints illustrating the "Eight Views of Lake Biwa", a popular theme in Japanese art. Kunisada was a prolific artist, known for his dynamic and expressive style. The print is held at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.