Evening Faces 1835 - 1856

"Evening Faces" is a woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, a prominent artist of the late Edo period in Japan. The print depicts a woman, dressed in a black kimono and carrying a rolled-up object, walking in the snow with a white dog. The snow is meticulously rendered, and the birds flying in the sky create a sense of motion and a touch of melancholy. The work's composition is striking and dynamic, showcasing Kuniyoshi's mastery of the genre. This piece, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an excellent example of Kuniyoshi's signature style, combining dramatic composition and intricate details with an evocative and atmospheric depiction of everyday life.