Poem by Henjō Sojō 1756 - 1776

This woodblock print, created by Suzuki Harunobu between 1756 and 1776, depicts two women, one grinding something in a mortar while the other carries a basket. The image, titled "Poem by Henjō Sojō," showcases the artistic style of the *ukiyo-e* movement popular in Edo-period Japan. The vivid colors and delicate details of the figures and their surroundings capture the everyday life of ordinary people, making this work a quintessential example of *ukiyo-e* art. The print is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.