Traveling Woman Pauses to Listen to a Warbler 1797

"Traveling Woman Pauses to Listen to a Warbler" is a woodblock print by the prominent Japanese artist Kubo Shunman, created in 1797. The small but detailed work depicts a woman, dressed in traditional clothing, pausing her journey to listen to a warbler singing on a nearby branch. The scene, with its delicate brushstrokes and subtle color palette, captures a moment of peaceful contemplation and the beauty of nature. The print, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies Shunman's mastery of the ukiyo-e style, which often depicted scenes of everyday life, landscapes, and actors.