Two Young Ladies at the Shore 1758 - 1778

"Two Young Ladies at the Shore" is a woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu, a prominent artist of the mid-18th century Edo period in Japan. The artwork, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, depicts two women in traditional Japanese clothing, standing on a riverbank. The intricate details of their garments and the flowing lines of the river create a sense of elegance and tranquility, typical of Harunobu's style. The subtle use of color and delicate lines showcase the artist's mastery of the ukiyo-e printmaking technique, which captures the fleeting beauty of everyday life in Edo.