A Girl Hanging up a Mosquito Net Canopy over Her Bed. 1760 - 1780

This 18th-century woodblock print, "A Girl Hanging up a Mosquito Net Canopy over Her Bed", depicts a young woman in a striped kimono reaching to hang a mosquito net over her bed. The scene, painted by the renowned Japanese artist Isoda Koryūsai, is rich with detail, showcasing a traditional Japanese interior. The delicate lines of the woman's clothing and the carefully rendered interior create a sense of intimacy and peace, highlighting the beauty of everyday life in Edo-era Japan. The print, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a charming example of Koryūsai's talent for capturing the essence of daily life and the grace of women in their natural surroundings.