Returning Sails at Shinagawa (Shinagawa no kihan), from the series "Eight Fashionable Views of Edo (Furyu Edo hakkei)" c. 1768 - 1769

"Returning Sails at Shinagawa" is a woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu, a renowned artist of the Edo period, considered a master of *ukiyo-e*. This work from the series *Eight Fashionable Views of Edo* depicts a woman in a traditional Japanese home gazing out the window at boats returning to port. The artist utilizes subtle colors and fine lines to capture the delicate beauty of the scene. The print's composition is serene and atmospheric, reflecting the refined tastes of the era. This ukiyo-e, or "floating world" print, provides a glimpse into the everyday life of the Japanese elite during the late 18th century.