Boy Washing Dog 

Curator: Here we have Tawaraya Sōri's "Boy Washing Dog," a charming woodblock print at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: It feels like a fleeting moment captured; the subdued colors and delicate lines make it so intimate. Curator: Sōri worked primarily in the late 18th century, and these kinds of images of everyday life were very popular. Editor: The scene is domestic, sure, but there's a slight otherworldly quality. Maybe it’s the poem on the left or the way the figures are arranged. Curator: I think it's the tension between the mundane act and the refined style. That's what makes it so special. Editor: Definitely. It’s a quiet piece that speaks volumes.