Girl Accompanied by an Elder Attendant Walking by a Stream 1760 - 1780

"Girl Accompanied by an Elder Attendant Walking by a Stream," a woodblock print by Isoda Koryūsai, depicts two women in colorful kimonos, one young and one older, walking along a stream. The print, a ukiyo-e, exemplifies the genre's focus on everyday life, beauty, and fashion in Edo-period Japan. Koryūsai, renowned for his delicate lines and vibrant colors, captures the refined elegance of the figures as they navigate a picturesque setting. The artwork's delicate details, such as the flowing lines of the garments and the vibrant floral patterns, create a sense of visual delight and convey the artist's mastery of the ukiyo-e aesthetic.