Parody of Minamoto no Tametomo 1765

This 1765 "Parody of Minamoto no Tametomo" woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu depicts a playful scene with three women. It is a "chuban" - a medium-sized print - and the colors are delicate. One woman, dressed in a patterned robe and holding a bow and arrows, seems to be the subject of the parody. The two women behind her are playfully interacting with the bow as they watch the surging ocean waves in the background. Harunobu was a master of the *ukiyo-e* style, and his prints are known for their beautiful lines and elegant depictions of everyday life in Edo-era Japan.