The Fourth Month, A Lady of the Enkyō Era (1744-48), from the series Thirty-six Elegant Selections
1894
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1894
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a woman from the Enkyō Era. She's dressed in traditional clothes. The artist chose a quiet moment to depict her. The woman is part of a series featuring ladies from different time periods. This series was created by an artist interested in history. To learn more about similar works, look up the museum: The Cleveland Museum of Art.