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Two Young Women Seated by a Kotatsu Playing Cats Cradle, ca. 1765. ca. 1765
Two Young Women Seated by a Kotatsu Playing Cats Cradle, ca. 1765
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Game Harunobu Harunobu Suzuki Heater Ink And Color On Paper Screen Suzuki Suzuki Harunobu Tables Cats Cradle Pastime Polychrome Woodblock Print Young Woman
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This vibrant polychrome woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu, titled "Two Young Women Seated by a Kotatsu Playing Cats Cradle, ca. 1765" captures the essence of leisure and play during Japan's Edo period. The scene depicts two elegantly dressed young women engrossed in a game of cats cradle, seated comfortably around a kotatsu - a traditional Japanese table with an integrated heater underneath. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the delicate ink and color on paper technique used to create this masterpiece. The soft hues and intricate patterns of their kimonos beautifully contrast against the richly colored screen behind them, adding depth and visual interest to the composition. As we observe these women immersed in their pastime, we are transported back to a time when such simple pleasures provided respite from daily life. Their focused expressions reveal not only their enjoyment but also the camaraderie shared between friends engaging in playful activities. Displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this woodblock print serves as a testament to Suzuki Harunobu's artistic prowess and his contribution to ukiyo-e - the floating world genre that depicted scenes from everyday life. It offers us a glimpse into 18th-century Japan while reminding us of the universal joy found in human connection and leisurely pursuits across cultures and centuries.
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