Woman Seated by a Stag c. 1820

"Woman Seated by a Stag" is a woodblock print by Katsukawa Shuntei, a renowned Japanese artist of the late Edo period. Created around 1820, the print depicts a beautifully dressed woman seated on a bundle of straw, enjoying tea while a graceful stag stands nearby. This ukiyo-e (literally "pictures of the floating world") artwork exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing the beauty of everyday life, often infused with poetic elements, and is a quintessential example of the genre. The delicate lines and vibrant colors, with their emphasis on decorative patterns and natural beauty, offer a glimpse into the aesthetics of the Edo era.