Mother and Baby 

Utagawa Kunisada, also known as Toyokuni III, was a prolific Japanese ukiyo-e artist active during the Edo period. This woodblock print, titled *Mother and Baby*, exemplifies Kunisada's signature style. The print features a mother in a patterned kimono kneeling and tying the sash of a small child's kimono. The child, clad in a checkered garment, crawls towards a handheld fan, a common motif associated with Japanese beauty and elegance. This work exemplifies Kunisada's keen observation of everyday life, capturing a tender and intimate moment between mother and child. The artist's dynamic composition and intricate details are characteristic of his prolific output.