Beauties Outing in Summer Evening c. 1800

Hayashi Rōen's "Beauties Outing in Summer Evening" from around 1800 depicts three elegantly dressed women in traditional Japanese attire enjoying a summer evening stroll. The painting, which is housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases the artist's mastery of depicting the beauty and grace of women in their natural setting. This artwork is a fine example of the *bijin-ga* (pictures of beautiful women) genre, a popular subject in Japanese art, and is a testament to Rōen's talent in capturing the essence of female beauty during the Edo period. The painting's delicate lines and vibrant colors, characteristic of Rōen's style, create a serene and harmonious atmosphere, highlighting the leisure and aesthetic sensibilities of the time.