Woman Holding a Doll c. early 19th century

"Woman Holding a Doll" is a woodblock print by Katsukawa Shunsen, a prominent artist of the ukiyo-e style, depicting a woman in traditional Japanese attire holding a doll. Created around the early 19th century, this artwork showcases the artist's skillful use of color and line in portraying the delicate features of the figures. The print, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, captures the essence of a mother's gentle touch and the innocence of childhood, a recurring theme in Shunsen's works.