Lilies: young woman holding a letter, from an untitled series of beauties and flowers by Utagawa Toyokuni I

Lilies: young woman holding a letter, from an untitled series of beauties and flowers 1812

print

toned paper

childish illustration

pastel soft colours

muted colour palette

print

asian-art

japan

handmade artwork painting

historical fashion

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

cartoon carciture

watercolor

"Lilies: Young Woman Holding a Letter" is a woodblock print by Utagawa Toyokuni I, created in 1812. This print depicts a beautiful young woman in a richly patterned kimono, holding a letter. The delicate lilies in the background connect to the title and add to the overall theme of beauty and grace. Toyokuni I was a master of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art that depicts everyday life and popular culture, and this print is a fine example of his skill. It is currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago.