Girl Filling a Bucket with Sea Water 1820 - 1840

This woodblock print, titled "Girl Filling a Bucket with Sea Water," is by the celebrated Japanese artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi, known for his dramatic depictions of warriors and mythical creatures. Dated between 1820 and 1840, the print showcases Kuniyoshi's talent for capturing everyday scenes with an expressive flair. The work features a woman in a striking red and black striped kimono, bent over to fill a bucket with seawater. The woman's dynamic posture and the evocative setting of the crashing waves create a sense of movement and energy. Kuniyoshi's use of bold colors and fine details, characteristic of the ukiyo-e style, brings the scene to life with a captivating realism. The print is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.