The Jealous Sister, from the series A Young Girl's Education from the Onna Imagawa (Jijo hōkun Onna Imagawa) 

Editor: Here we have Torii Kiyonaga’s woodblock print, "The Jealous Sister," part of the "A Young Girl's Education" series. The scene feels so intimate. What can you tell us about its historical context? Curator: Kiyonaga’s work is deeply embedded in the Edo period’s shifting social dynamics, particularly concerning women's roles. The "onna e," or images of beautiful women, often reflected and shaped societal ideals. What do you notice about their expressions and interactions? Editor: The standing figure seems almost to be spying, while the seated one appears absorbed in reading. Curator: Exactly. Consider how this image might have been received by women of the time. Was it aspirational, cautionary, or something else entirely? The politics of imagery always play a part in its interpretation. Editor: I hadn't thought about it as a commentary on social expectations. Thank you! Curator: My pleasure. It's fascinating how art reflects and influences social norms.