An Interrupted Embrace c. 1685

"An Interrupted Embrace" is a woodblock print by Sugimura Jihei, a Japanese artist who lived from 1684 to 1700. The print depicts a scene of two women in traditional Japanese dress, one with a hand on the other's cheek, their embrace interrupted by a third woman peeking out from behind a screen. The print, created around 1685, showcases Jihei's masterful use of line and detail, characteristic of the ukiyo-e genre. It's a captivating glimpse into the social interactions and fashion of Edo-period Japan, offering a fascinating insight into the everyday lives of women during that era.