Ochtendmist 1912

"Ochtendmist" (Morning Mist), a woodblock print by Ôta Saburô, depicts a woman playing a shamisen, a traditional Japanese three-stringed musical instrument. The scene is set indoors, with the woman sitting on the floor and playing the shamisen with her left hand while using a plectrum in her right. The image is simple and direct, yet expressive, capturing the woman's focus on her music. The Japanese characters in the top left corner are the title of the print, "Morning Mist," and the artist's signature is on the right. This 1912 work is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.