Ono no Komachi by the Waterfall (Shimizu), from the series The Seven Fashionable Aspects of Komachi (Furyu yatsushi nana Komachi) Possibly 1615 - 1868

This ukiyo-e woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu, titled "Ono no Komachi by the Waterfall (Shimizu)," depicts the legendary poet Ono no Komachi. This print is from the series "The Seven Fashionable Aspects of Komachi," and likely dates from the Edo period, between 1615 and 1868. The print features two figures, one of which is likely Ono no Komachi, standing near a waterfall amidst a blossoming cherry tree. The subject of Ono no Komachi was a popular one in Japanese art, and Harunobu's depiction offers a glimpse into the elegant fashion and aesthetic sensibilities of his time. This print is a fine example of the "bijin-ga," a genre of Japanese art focusing on beautiful women.