Out for a Walk, from the series "A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Tosei yuri bijin awase)" c. 1783

"Out for a Walk" is a woodblock print from the series *A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Tosei yuri bijin awase)* by the renowned Japanese artist Torii Kiyonaga, created around 1783. The print depicts three figures, likely courtesans, in elegant attire, walking through the streets. Kiyonaga was a master of capturing the graceful movements and fashionable dress of women in Edo (modern-day Tokyo), as seen in the intricate details of their kimonos and hairstyles. This work is a prime example of *ukiyo-e*, the Japanese art of woodblock printing, known for its vibrant colors and captivating depictions of everyday life.