Print 1800 - 1865

This woodblock print, created between 1800 and 1865 by the renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865), depicts a woman in traditional dress, kneeling in the snow. She wears a large, woven hat and holds a fan while looking off to the side. The scene is set against a background of snow-covered bamboo and a wooden gate. The artist is known for his vibrant and detailed depictions of kabuki actors and scenes from Japanese folklore. This print, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies Kunisada’s mastery of the ukiyo-e style and the aesthetic beauty of Japanese art.