Drawing the First Water of the New Year 1769 - 1770

This woodblock print, "Drawing the First Water of the New Year," depicts two women in traditional Japanese clothing. The woman on the left carries a bucket, while the woman on the right draws water from a well. The image is attributed to the renowned Japanese artist Suzuki Harunobu, a master of the *ukiyo-e* (literally "pictures of the floating world") style. *Ukiyo-e* prints, popular during the Edo period in Japan, depicted scenes from daily life, entertainment, and popular culture, often featuring beautiful women. This print, created between 1769 and 1770, showcases Harunobu's signature graceful lines and delicate use of color, capturing the beauty of the everyday.