Beauty with Attendant Carrying an Insect Cage c. 1760s

This woodblock print, created by renowned Japanese artist Suzuki Harunobu in the 1760s, showcases the beauty of a woman holding an umbrella, accompanied by an attendant holding a cage, likely containing an insect. The image captures a scene of elegant leisure, typical of the *ukiyo-e* style, which depicts the pleasures and beauty of everyday life in Edo-era Japan. Harunobu's delicate lines and subtle use of color bring the figures to life, offering a glimpse into the world of fashionable women and their attendants during this period. The print, measuring 10 3/16 × 7 3/8 in. (25.8 × 18.8 cm), exemplifies the *chūban* format, a popular size for woodblock prints.