(Woman and Her Attendant from an Unidetified Kabuki Play) 1851

This woodblock print, created by Utagawa Kunisada in 1851, is a beautiful example of the *ukiyo-e* style. The print depicts two women, likely actors from a Kabuki play, dressed in colorful and elaborate costumes, set against a background of intricate patterns and a decorative wooden screen. Kunisada was a prolific artist known for his depictions of Kabuki actors and his ability to capture the vibrancy and movement of the theatre. The print, part of a larger series, showcases Kunisada’s mastery of color and detail. This image is part of the collection at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.