Three Women near Rice Paddies c. 1780 - 1801

"Three Women near Rice Paddies" is a woodblock print by Katsukawa Shunchō, a prominent artist of the late Edo period. Created between 1780 and 1801, the piece depicts three elegantly dressed women strolling through a serene landscape. The meticulously rendered details of their clothing, including intricate patterns and vibrant colors, highlight the fashionable attire of the time. The lush green rice paddies and distant houses provide a tranquil backdrop for the scene, emphasizing the harmonious beauty of the natural world. The print exemplifies the beauty of ukiyo-e art, a genre that focused on capturing the fleeting pleasures of everyday life in Edo-period Japan.