Two women gathering herbs c. early 1830s

"Two women gathering herbs" is a woodblock print from the early 1830s by the artist Katsushika Taito II. The print depicts two women, one standing and one kneeling, gathering herbs in a field. The women are dressed in traditional Japanese clothing and are depicted with delicate features and graceful poses. Taito II's work is known for its elegant compositions and the skillful use of color. The print is an example of the "ukiyo-e" (pictures of the floating world) genre, which often depicted scenes of everyday life in Edo-period Japan. The print is currently in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.