Young Court Lady
19th century
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
8 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (21 x 18.4 cm)
Classification
Prints
Culture & Period
Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Accession Number
JP1994
Tags
Art Historical Context
**Young Court Lady** by Kubo Shunman the refined elegance of Edo-period Japan in a delicate *surimono* wood print from the early 19th century.man, a versatile ukiyo-e artist known for his poetic and intimate works, specialized in these privately commissioned prints, often created for New Year's celebrations or poetry gatherings among the literati elite. Measuring just 8¼ x 7¼ inches, this intimate format—inked and colored on fine paper—was designed for personal appreciation, showcasing the subject's graceful poise amid the vibrant urban culture of Tokyo (then Edo). The *surimono* technique el...
About the Artist
Kubo Shunman · 1757–1820
Japanese, 1757–1820