The Wrapper for the series "Eight Views of the Parlor (Zashiki hakkei)" c. 1766

This is the wrapper for the series "Eight Views of the Parlor (Zashiki hakkei)" by the renowned Japanese artist Suzuki Harunobu, also known as "Harunobu". The work was created around 1766, just a few years before the artist's death in 1770. It features a delicate pattern of pale blue chrysanthemum blossoms and flowing vines printed in subtle shades of blue against an off-white background. The title "Zashiki hakkei", written in black ink, dominates the center of the print, with a few smaller characters, such as "Harunobu's seal" and "The Original", appearing along the top and right margins.