Evening Snow on a Floss Shaper (Nurioke no bosetsu), from the series "Eight Views of the Parlor (Zashiki hakkei)" c. 1766

"Evening Snow on a Floss Shaper (Nurioke no bosetsu)" is a woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu, part of his "Eight Views of the Parlor (Zashiki hakkei)" series. It depicts two women in a traditional Japanese interior, likely a teahouse or a home. The work exemplifies Harunobu's masterful use of color and his talent for capturing the beauty of everyday life. The print showcases the elegance of Japanese fashion and the quiet intimacy of a domestic setting. The subject matter, a woman working on a floss shaper, highlights the intricate details of daily life in Edo-era Japan. The delicate, almost ethereal quality of the print, and the refined beauty of the women, contribute to the work's enduring appeal.