Screen and Lady's Work-Box 19th century

"Screen and Lady’s Work-Box" is a woodblock print by the Japanese artist Ryūryūkyo Shinsai (1799-1823), currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The print features a folding screen with a peacock design. The screen is depicted in the center of the image, with a lady's workbox resting in front of it. The detail and elegant lines of the peacock create a sense of movement and beauty, highlighting the delicate craftsmanship and exquisite artistry typical of Japanese woodblock prints. The presence of a workbox further emphasizes the connection to domestic life and the appreciation of refined beauty in everyday settings. The print is an excellent example of *ukiyo-e*, the genre of Japanese woodblock prints, and its subject matter reflects the popular themes of nature and everyday life that defined this art form.