The Evening Glow of a Lamp (Andon no sekisho), from the series "Eight Views of the Parlor (Zashiki hakkei)" c. 1766

"The Evening Glow of a Lamp (Andon no sekisho)" is a woodblock print from Suzuki Harunobu's series "Eight Views of the Parlor (Zashiki hakkei)", produced around 1766. The print depicts two women in a traditional Japanese interior, one reading a document by the light of a hanging paper lantern (andon) while the other adjusts the lantern's height. The scene showcases the intimacy and everyday life of women during the Edo period, capturing the soft, warm glow of the lantern against the muted colors of the room. This work, a prime example of ukiyo-e, provides insight into the visual culture and social customs of 18th-century Japan.