The Sixth Month (Rokugatsu), from the series "Popular Customs of the Twelve Months (Fuzoku juni ko)" by Katsukawa Shunchō

The Sixth Month (Rokugatsu), from the series "Popular Customs of the Twelve Months (Fuzoku juni ko)" c. 1780 - 1801

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landscape illustration sketch

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pen sketch

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storyboard and sketchbook work

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"The Sixth Month (Rokugatsu)" is a woodblock print by Katsukawa Shunchō, created between 1780 and 1801. This ukiyo-e print is part of the series "Popular Customs of the Twelve Months (Fuzoku juni ko)," which depicts scenes of everyday life in Edo (modern-day Tokyo). The print showcases three women in a domestic setting, likely a tea ceremony, a popular custom during the 6th month. The artist's attention to detail and use of delicate lines captures the elegance of the women's clothing and the traditional ceremony, highlighting the social customs of the time.