Night Rain of Genjo (Genjo no yau), from the series "Parodies of Eight Scenes from Noh Chants (Furyu utai hakkei)" by Suzuki Harunobu 鈴木春信

Night Rain of Genjo (Genjo no yau), from the series "Parodies of Eight Scenes from Noh Chants (Furyu utai hakkei)" c. 1767

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print, watercolor, woodblock-print

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portrait

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print

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asian-art

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ukiyo-e

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figuration

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watercolor

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woodblock-print

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genre-painting

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watercolor

"Night Rain of Genjo (Genjo no yau)" is a woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu, created around 1767. The print depicts a beautiful woman, dressed in a brown robe and white undergarments, holding a lantern, and standing beneath an umbrella in the rain. It is one of the eight prints in the series "Parodies of Eight Scenes from Noh Chants (Furyu utai hakkei)." The delicate brushstrokes and vibrant colors create a romantic and evocative atmosphere, showcasing Harunobu's mastery of the ukiyo-e style. The print is a testament to the beauty and elegance of Japanese culture during the Edo period, and it remains a popular and treasured piece of art today.

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