Fashionable Six Immortal Poets (Furyu rokkasen) c. 1793

Utagawa Toyokuni I's woodblock print *Fashionable Six Immortal Poets* (c. 1793) depicts three figures, likely representing the "Six Immortal Poets" of the Tang dynasty in China. These figures are portrayed in fashionable Japanese dress, demonstrating the trend of "Furyu" (fashion) in Edo-era Japan. The vibrant colors and meticulous detail of the woodblock print highlight the artist's skill and the popularity of this genre in Japanese art. This particular print is housed at the Art Institute of Chicago.