Young Girl with Umbrella c. 1830s

This woodblock print, "Young Girl with Umbrella," was created by renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Kunisada in the 1830s. The print showcases a young woman, likely an idealized geisha, clad in vibrant kimono adorned with intricate patterns of circles and squares. Her posture and expression are refined and graceful, highlighting the beauty and elegance of the time. Kunisada was a master of the *ukiyo-e* style, which captured the ephemeral beauty of everyday life in Edo-era Japan. The print's vertical format and emphasis on the figure's beauty are typical of the *bijin-ga* (beautiful woman) subgenre of *ukiyo-e*.