Chichi – About to breastfeed

1793-1804

Utamaro, the undisputed master of capturing the beauty of Edo-period women, here shifts his focus to a tender, intimate domestic moment featuring two elegantly dressed women and a chubby, joyful baby. The standing woman, sporting a towering hairstyle typical of the era, points playfully at the child while the mother reclines comfortably nearby, her kimono patterned with delicate red dots. This print belongs to his celebrated series 'Furyu Ko Takara Awase' (A Fashionable Match of Children as Treasures), which elevated everyday moments of motherhood into high art. His signature delicate lines and attention to the intricate floral patterns on the standing woman's dark obi make this a stunning example of ukiyo-e.

Technique: Woodblock print
Material: Paper

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