Sitting Lady 1880

"Sitting Lady" is a woodblock print created by Japanese artist Shibata Zeshin in 1880. Zeshin was a prolific artist and lacquerer who was highly respected in Japan. The print depicts a woman in a traditional Japanese kimono, sitting with her back to the viewer. Her figure is rendered in a simplified style, with flowing lines and subtle shading. The use of color is muted and elegant, with a soft pink and gray palette. Zeshin's work is known for its delicate beauty and mastery of line, creating a calming and introspective mood.