Een vrouw en een jongen met een vlieger c. 1800 - 1850

This ukiyo-e woodblock print, titled "Een vrouw en een jongen met een vlieger" (A woman and a boy with a kite), was created by the renowned Japanese artist Totoya Hokkei between 1800 and 1850. The scene depicts a woman in traditional Japanese clothing, possibly a mother or a maid, standing in front of a thatched-roof building with a small boy holding a kite. The boy's attire suggests he is of a lower class. Hokkei masterfully uses vibrant colors and dynamic lines to capture the beauty of everyday life in Edo-period Japan. The print is a testament to Hokkei's artistic skill and his ability to depict scenes of everyday life with a sense of elegance and charm.