Beauties under an Umbrella
Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章 Japanese
Not on view
Rain is implicit in the willow motif and the umbrella beneath which these two elegant beauties stand. The supple willow is a symbol of feminine grace as well, and the prominence of the umbrella is an effective compositional device. The artist Shunshō was noted for his effective designs for the pillar print. The women's elegant appearance was enhanced by the cropping, and thus further elongation of, the figures.
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