Two Young Girls in a Rain Shower by Mitsunobu

Two Young Girls in a Rain Shower c. 1764 - 1772

print

quirky illustration

toned paper

childish illustration

print

asian-art

japan

cartoon sketch

personal sketchbook

flat colour

watercolour illustration

cartoon style

cartoon carciture

watercolor

This ukiyo-e woodblock print, titled "Two Young Girls in a Rain Shower", depicts two women walking under a large umbrella in the rain. Created by the influential Japanese artist Mitsunobu (1601 - 1700), around 1764 - 1772, the artwork showcases the beauty of everyday life, with simple yet elegant lines and colors. It currently resides in the Art Institute of Chicago. The print is a testament to the artistry of the ukiyo-e movement, known for depicting the fleeting moments of pleasure and beauty in Edo-period Japan.