Cooling Off in the Evening at Shijogawara c. 1784

"Cooling Off in the Evening at Shijogawara" is a triptych woodblock print by Torii Kiyonaga, a renowned artist of the late Edo period in Japan (1752-1815). The print, created circa 1784, depicts a scene of everyday life in Edo, with women enjoying a leisurely evening at Shijogawara, a popular entertainment district. The three panels showcase various activities, from women playing music and chatting to others gracefully resting or tending to their affairs. This print is a fine example of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art that depicted the floating world of Edo. The print is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago.