Onna San no Miya (the Third Princess) 1700 - 1868

"Onna San no Miya (the Third Princess)" is a woodblock print created by Suzuki Harunobu, a renowned Japanese artist of the Edo period. The artwork, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a woman in traditional Japanese attire, her elegant kimono flowing around her as she kneels gracefully. The composition highlights the elegance and beauty of the subject, embodying the aesthetic ideals of the time. Harunobu's signature style, known for its delicate lines and soft colors, beautifully captures the refined elegance of Japanese courtly life. This print is a captivating example of ukiyo-e, the genre of Japanese woodblock prints that flourished during this era.