(Country woman) c. 1830 - 1844

"Country Woman" is a painting on paper by the Japanese artist Nishio Muchō, dating from roughly 1830 to 1844. The painting depicts a woman in traditional Japanese clothing walking with a broom across a grassy landscape. The artwork, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, reflects Muchō's signature style, a minimalist and expressive approach to capturing the essence of rural life in Japan. The use of simple lines and washes creates a sense of tranquility and intimacy, inviting viewers to contemplate the quiet beauty of the everyday.