Two Women and a Child after a Bath c. 1782

"Two Women and a Child after a Bath" is a woodblock print by Torii Kiyonaga, a prominent artist of the late Edo period in Japan. This work, dating back to c. 1782, exemplifies the ukiyo-e genre, known for its depictions of everyday life and popular culture. The composition features three figures in a domestic setting: a woman drying her hair, another woman applying makeup, and a child between them. Kiyonaga's characteristically graceful lines and delicate colors capture the intimacy of the scene and the elegant beauty of traditional Japanese dress. This print is now housed in the prestigious collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.