A Flowery Mirror of Beautiful Women 1831

"A Flowery Mirror of Beautiful Women" is a woodblock print created in 1831 by Katsura Seiyō, a renowned Japanese artist. This print depicts a woman in traditional Japanese attire, standing near a doorway with a mountain landscape and calligraphy in the background. The print is a part of the "Beautiful Women" series and showcases Seiyō's mastery of ukiyo-e, a style of Japanese art that focuses on everyday life and subjects of popular culture. The use of vibrant colors and detailed brushstrokes creates a captivating visual experience, highlighting the beauty and grace of the woman. This woodblock print, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, exemplifies the artistic prowess of Katsura Seiyō during the Edo period.