Two Young Women on a Verandah 1766 - 1770

"Two Young Women on a Verandah" is a woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu, a leading artist of the mid-eighteenth century. This artwork, made between 1766 and 1770, portrays two women in a traditional Japanese setting. The women, wearing elegant kimono, engage in conversation on a verandah. Harunobu's use of vivid colors and intricate details captures the beauty of everyday life in Edo-period Japan. This print is a testament to Harunobu's mastery of the ukiyo-e style, which depicts the world of pleasure and beauty, and provides a glimpse into the fashionable and refined aesthetics of his time.