A Young Woman with a Tray of Sweetmeats 1780 - 1795

Katsukawa Shunchō's "A Young Woman with a Tray of Sweetmeats" (1780-1795) depicts a lively scene of women in a traditional Japanese home. The central figure, dressed in a vibrant orange and blue kimono, carries a tray of sweets, while a young woman on the left reads a book. Two more women are visible, one in a flowing green and grey kimono, and the other in a deep purple, adding depth and complexity to the composition. This woodblock print is a fine example of the ukiyo-e style, known for its captivating depictions of everyday life and the beauty of the natural world.