A Group of Three Women Accompanied by a Manservant 1780 - 1795

This ukiyo-e woodblock print, created between 1780 and 1795 by Katsukawa Shunchō, depicts four figures in a garden setting. Three women, elegantly attired in colorful kimonos and elaborate hairstyles, stand with a manservant. The print's vibrant colors and detailed depiction of clothing and accessories capture the beauty and fashion of the Edo period. It is a fine example of the artist's work during his brief but prolific career, which ended in 1795 at the age of twenty. The scene's intimate setting and the figures' interactions suggest a narrative, inviting viewers to speculate on the characters and their relationships.