Young Woman Climbing a Ladder 1758 - 1778

"Young Woman Climbing a Ladder" is a woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu, a prominent artist of the mid-18th century Edo period in Japan. The artwork portrays a young woman in traditional attire climbing a ladder with a serene expression. This print is a classic example of "bijin-ga", which translates to "pictures of beautiful women", a popular genre that flourished in the Edo period. The print’s elegant composition and delicate brushstrokes are characteristic of Harunobu's style, which influenced many subsequent artists of the Ukiyo-e genre. The print is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.