Oume en Kumenosuke 1800 - 1805

"Oume en Kumenosuke" is a woodblock print created by the renowned Japanese artist Kitagawa Utamaro, between 1800 and 1805. This delicate print depicts two women, one holding a large umbrella, walking through a grassy field. Utamaro's detailed depiction of the women's clothing and accessories, including their elaborate hairstyles and intricate kimonos, showcases his mastery of this artistic style. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Utamaro's signature "bijin-ga" (pictures of beautiful women) genre and demonstrates his enduring influence on Japanese art.