Beneath the Willow

Two young women cool themselves by a river as a willow blows in the breeze. One crouches down to rinse a hand towel, while the other sits with her chin balanced on her fan. Beside her is a black lacquer tray with a floral design in gold, holding her tobacco kit. Tsukioka Tessai was an Osaka-based ukiyo-e artist who was especially respected for his representations of beautiful women ( bijin ). The court bestowed upon him the rank Bridge of the Law ( hokyo ) in 1778, and he was eventually elevated in rank to Eye of the Law ( hogen ). Fisa demonstrativa, nu obiect aflat in patrimoniul acestui muzeu. Sursa: https://clevelandart.org/art/1985.273