Lady Interrupting Her Lover, who is Playing the Shamisen 1671 - 1751

Nishikawa Sukenobu, a prominent Japanese artist, created "Lady Interrupting Her Lover, who is Playing the Shamisen" between 1671 and 1751. The black and white woodblock print depicts a scene of a man seated on a wooden floor, playing a three-stringed shamisen, while a woman, in a patterned kimono, approaches him from behind. This artwork exemplifies Sukenobu's mastery of depicting everyday life in Edo-period Japan with delicate lines and intricate details. The dynamic composition and expressive figures draw the viewer into the intimate moment of the couple's interaction. This print showcases Sukenobu's contribution to the flourishing of ukiyo-e, the genre of Japanese woodblock prints that captured the beauty and allure of the floating world.