Kogo no Tsubone and Minamoto no Nakakuni c. early 1760s

This ukiyo-e print, *Kogo no Tsubone and Minamoto no Nakakuni*, created by Suzuki Harunobu in the early 1760s, depicts a scene from a famous Japanese love story. Harunobu, a master of the *surimono* genre, utilized delicate lines and soft colors to portray Kogo no Tsubone, a lady-in-waiting, playing the *koto* (a traditional Japanese harp) on the veranda while Minamoto no Nakakuni, a warrior, arrives on horseback. The print showcases the elegant lifestyle and romantic themes popular during this period in Japanese history.