Poem by Chunagon Asatada, from an untitled series of Thirty-Six Immortal Poets by Suzuki Harunobu 鈴木春信

Poem by Chunagon Asatada, from an untitled series of Thirty-Six Immortal Poets c. 1767 - 1768

print

toned paper

childish illustration

cartoon like

cartoon based

print

asian-art

caricature

japan

personal sketchbook

watercolour illustration

cartoon style

cartoon carciture

watercolor

This ukiyo-e print, "Poem by Chunagon Asatada" from the "Thirty-Six Immortal Poets" series, was created by renowned Japanese artist Suzuki Harunobu in the 1760s. The print depicts two women reading a poem, showcasing Harunobu's mastery of depicting the beauty of everyday life in Edo-period Japan. The delicate lines and subtle colors create a sense of intimacy and tranquility, typical of his style. The print is held in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.