To-no Sawa (Name of one of the hot springs at Hakone) 1769 - 1789

"To-no Sawa (Name of one of the hot springs at Hakone)" is a woodblock print by renowned Japanese artist Torii Kiyonaga, created between 1769 and 1789. The artwork, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, depicts three women in traditional Japanese attire walking through a landscape. Their elegant movements and elaborate kimono designs, characteristic of Kiyonaga's style, are rendered with great detail and expressiveness. The print captures a moment of daily life, offering a glimpse into the fashion and social customs of 18th-century Japan. This work exemplifies the ukiyo-e genre, known for its depictions of the "floating world" of urban life, entertainment, and beauty.