Beauty Replacing Her Hairpin Possibly 1798

"Beauty Replacing Her Hairpin" is a hanging scroll by the renowned Japanese artist Chōbunsai Eishi, created sometime around 1798. The painting showcases a beautiful woman in elaborate attire, delicately adjusting her hairpin. Eishi, known for his portrayal of elegant figures and refined beauty, captured the grace and poise of the subject, showcasing the elegance of the Edo period (1603-1868) through his detailed depiction of the woman's attire and the subtle flow of her movements. This work, currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a prime example of Eishi's mastery of the ukiyo-e style, a genre that flourished during this era, depicting the lives of ordinary people and the beauty of the floating world.