Two Lovers Playing a Single Shamisen 1768 - 1769

"Two Lovers Playing a Single Shamisen" is a beautiful and delicate woodblock print created by the renowned Japanese artist Suzuki Harunobu in 1768-1769. The print depicts two women, likely lovers, seated on a bamboo bench by a river as they share a shamisen. Harunobu's works were known for their vibrant colors and intricate details, which are evident in the delicate patterns on the women's kimonos and the soft, flowing lines of the water. This piece is considered to be a prime example of the "bijin-ga" genre, which focuses on beautiful women and their daily lives, a popular style in Edo-period Japan.