Holzschneider, der neue Drucke verteilt
1803
Utamaro gives us a rare behind-the-scenes peek into the bustling world of Edo-period printmaking in this lively 1803 scene. Instead of just showing the final glamorous subjects, he captures the hardworking folks actually making and selling the art—a man carefully handling woodblocks while women manage the shop and even tend to a baby amidst the chaos. Hanging in the background are finished prints, showing off the colorful fashion and daily life that made ukiyo-e the pop art of its day.
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