Towel (Tenuzui)
late 18th century - ca. 1806
Utamaro was the ultimate paparazzi of the Edo period, obsessed with capturing the intimate, unguarded moments of beautiful women. In this woodblock print, two figures with towering, lacquer-black hairstyles share a quiet scene, likely drying off with a towel after a bath. The woman in the foreground has her eyes closed in a look of pure relaxation, while her companion gazes outward, adorned with delicate floral hairpins. These 'bijin-ga' prints were the pop culture magazines of 18th-century Japan, showcasing the latest hairstyles and beauty trends of the pleasure districts.
- Technique
- Woodblock print
- Material
- Paper
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