Couple Reading a Letter c. 1770

"Couple Reading a Letter" is a woodblock print by the prominent Japanese artist Suzuki Harunobu, created around 1770. The artwork depicts two elegantly dressed women, seated in an interior setting, intently reading a long scroll. Harunobu, known for his portrayal of beautiful women, captures their delicate features and graceful poses. The print's colors and patterns are soft and subtle, reflecting the quiet intimacy of the scene. This work exemplifies the "ukiyo-e" style, a genre of Japanese woodblock prints that flourished in the 17th and 18th centuries, portraying the "floating world" of Edo-era Japan.