Serveerster van het Matsu Higashiya theehuis 1795 - 1800

"Serveerster van het Matsu Higashiya theehuis" is a woodblock print by renowned Japanese artist Kitagawa Utamaro, created between 1795 and 1800. The print depicts a young woman, likely a servant or waitress, in the traditional attire of the Edo period. She sits on a veranda, her silhouette cast on a latticed screen behind her. The image captures a moment of quiet contemplation, highlighting the subtle beauty of everyday life in Edo-era Japan. This woodblock print is an excellent example of Utamaro's signature style, characterized by elongated figures and exquisite detail. The print is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.