Sotoba; One of Seven Komachi 1770 - 1790

"Sotoba; One of Seven Komachi" is a woodblock print by Isoda Koryūsai, a prominent Japanese artist of the Edo period. This particular print, created between 1770 and 1790, depicts two women in traditional Japanese clothing, one holding a pipe, while the other smokes. The print is a part of a series depicting "Seven Komachi", a popular theme in Japanese art, based on a legendary courtesan who transformed into seven different figures. This print, "Sotoba", is a testament to Koryūsai's mastery of the ukiyo-e style, which was popular during the Edo period. The meticulous detail of the clothing and the flowing lines of the composition are typical of this genre. This artwork is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.