Work Title: Bijin-e (美女絵): Yuki no Naka Aiaigasa (雪中相合伞) Artist: Suzuki Harunobu (鈴木春信，1725-1770) Technique: Woodblock Print Artist’s Signature: Present on the plate Sheet Size: 29 × 21.6 cm (11.42 × 8.50 in) Mounting Paper Size: 48.4 × 33.2 cm (19.06 × 13.07 in) Paper Material: Washi (和紙) Publisher: Adamant Hanga-sha (アダマン版画社) This is a classic ukiyo-e work by Suzuki Harunobu, a master of Edo-period Japanese ukiyo-e. Titled Yuki no Naka Aiaigasa (雪中相合伞) (also commonly referred to as Shōjo Yukikaerizue (少女雪帰図)), it is one of the representative works of Edo-period nishiki-e (錦絵，polychrome woodblock print). This piece not only showcases the daily life of Edo’s urban populace but also embodies Suzuki Harunobu’s artistic style of "shaping beauty with soft lines and conveying emotion through muted colors"—it stands as a classic example of early ukiyo-e bijin-e (美女絵，beauty painting). The original work was created between 1765 and 1769 (Meiwa era 明和年間), and this version was reprinted in the 1960s by Japan’s Adamant Hanga-sha (アダマン版画社). The print depicts two Edo-period women walking together under a shared umbrella in the snow: The woman on the left holds a yellow-and-blue oil-paper umbrella, dressed in a yellow-and-black checkered kimono with a red lining—typical attire for Edo’s civilian women. The woman on the right wears a dark purple outer robe over a blue-green lined kimono, leaning closely to convey a sense of winter intimacy. Diagonal lines in the background represent wind and snow, while the light gray tone and scattered white dots recreate the cold atmosphere of a snowy scene; faint shadows on the ground hint at the depth of the snow cover. The figures’ slender builds and soft lines are hallmarks of the "Harunobu-style beauty" aesthetic, exuding elegance and gentleness. Using the nishiki-e (錦絵) technique, the print employs multi-color registration to render the kimono patterns and umbrella designs, resulting in soft yet richly layered colors. Due to age, the paper shows signs of oxidation, yellowing and mildew spots, but the overall condition remains good. - The picture is part of the description. The color of the item may be slightly different from the picture (due to camera and screen settings). - The successful bidder will be responsible for any customs duties and taxes (if applicable). - This item will be mailed by the postal service of Taiwan in the form of airmail with insurance attached.