Double-page Illustration from Vol. 2 of "Picture Book of Spring Brocades (Ehon haru no nishiki)" 1771

This double-page illustration from Suzuki Harunobu's *Picture Book of Spring Brocades* depicts two women, one of whom is arranging her hair while the other holds a fan. The women are depicted in an intimate domestic setting, a common theme in Harunobu's work. The artist's signature *nishiki-e* style, characterized by its vibrant colors and intricate detail, is on full display in this print. The image is a quintessential example of the *ukiyo-e* genre, which sought to capture the fleeting beauty of everyday life in Edo-period Japan. *Ehon haru no nishiki* was published in 1771, the year after Harunobu’s death.