A Woman Carrying a Child on Her Back near the Entrance to a Temple 1770 - 1790

This vertical woodblock print, created by the renowned Japanese artist Isoda Koryūsai between 1770-1790, depicts a woman in traditional attire carrying a child on her back. The woman stands near the entrance to a temple, her elegant kimono flowing around her as she gazes upwards. The print's delicate lines and muted colors create a sense of tranquility, while the inclusion of the temple suggests themes of spirituality and faith. This captivating work, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, exemplifies Koryūsai's mastery of the ukiyo-e style, which flourished during the Edo period and captured the vibrant life and beauty of the everyday world.