Ono no Komachi Praying for Rain (Amagoi), from the series "The Seven Fashionable Aspects of Komachi (Furyu yatsushi nana Komachi)" c. early 1760s

This ukiyo-e woodblock print, “Ono no Komachi Praying for Rain (Amagoi)”, is part of Suzuki Harunobu's series “The Seven Fashionable Aspects of Komachi (Furyu yatsushi nana Komachi)”. Created around the early 1760s, the print depicts the legendary poet Ono no Komachi performing a rainmaking ritual, a popular theme in Japanese art. The visual focus is on the two women, their elegant kimonos and the dramatic rain. Harunobu's signature style emphasizes delicate lines and vibrant colors, showcasing the beauty of daily life and the elegance of fashionable women in Edo-period Japan. The print is currently located at the Art Institute of Chicago.