A Civilized Daruma 1882

"A Civilized Daruma" is a woodblock print from 1882 by the renowned Japanese artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi. The print depicts a scene of a woman seated and preparing tea, while a man dressed in brown reads a book. The use of vibrant colors and dynamic composition are characteristic of Yoshitoshi's style, known as "ukiyo-e", or "pictures of the floating world", which often depicted scenes of everyday life in Edo-period Japan. This particular print captures the tranquility of a domestic setting, highlighting the cultural significance of tea ceremony in Japanese society.