Woman Binding Her Hair and Attendant under Flowering Cherry Tree 1700 - 1753

"Woman Binding Her Hair and Attendant under Flowering Cherry Tree" is a hanging scroll by renowned Japanese artist Miyagawa Chōshun. This work, dated between 1700 and 1753, depicts a woman elegantly arranging her hair while seated on a stone platform with a flowering cherry tree behind her. An attendant stands to her left, adding a sense of domestic intimacy to the scene. The delicate brushwork and soft colors showcase Chōshun's mastery of the *ukiyo-e* style, capturing the beauty of everyday life during the Edo period. This work is a captivating example of the *bijinga* genre, emphasizing the idealized beauty of women in Japanese art.