Evening Snow at Banto 1769 - 1789

"Evening Snow at Banto" is a woodblock print by the renowned Japanese artist Torii Kiyonaga, dating back to the late 18th century. This print depicts a woman in elegant attire, standing and smoking a pipe, while a man sits nearby on a floor covered in a patterned rug. The scene is set against a backdrop of snow-covered trees, hinting at a winter evening. This artwork, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is a prime example of Kiyonaga's mastery of depicting the refined beauty and daily life of Edo-period Japan.