Suzuki Harunobu Collection (#4)

The Bamboo-Blind Shell (Sudaregai), from an untitled series of shells, c. 1769

Young Woman Seated on a White Elephant (parody of the Bodhisattva Fugen), c. 1767 / 68
Young Woman Seated on a White Elephant (parody of the Bodhisattva Fugen), c. 1767/68

Poem by Henjo Sojo, from an untitled series of Thirty-Six Immortal Poets, c. 1767 / 68
Poem by Henjo Sojo, from an untitled series of Thirty-Six Immortal Poets, c. 1767/68

Poem by Nakatsukasa, from an untitled series of Thirty-Six Immortal Poets, c. 1767 / 68
Poem by Nakatsukasa, from an untitled series of Thirty-Six Immortal Poets, c. 1767/68

The Call of the Cuckoo from above the Clouds (parody of Minamoto no Yorimasa), c. 1766

Minamoto no Shigeyuki, from an untitled series of Thirty-Six Immortal Poets, c. 1767 / 68
Minamoto no Shigeyuki, from an untitled series of Thirty-Six Immortal Poets, c. 1767/68

Fun ya no Yasuhide, from the series "Allegory of the Six Poets (Furyu rokkasen)"
Fun ya no Yasuhide, from the series " Allegory of the Six Poets (Furyu rokkasen)", c. 1768

Poem by Chunagon Asatada, from an untitled series of Thirty-Six Immortal Poets, c. 1767/68

Poem by Mibuno no Tadami, from an untitled series of Thirty-Six Immortal Poets, c. 1767/68

First Love (Hatsu koi), a parody of the well-curb episode of the "Tales of Ise"
First Love (Hatsu koi), a parody of the well-curb episode of the " Tales of Ise", c. 1766/67

Poem by Sakanoue no Korenori, from an untitled series of Thirty-Six Immortal Poets, c. 1767/68

Poem by Chunagon Yakamochi, from an untitled series of One Hundred Poems by One... c
Poem by Chunagon Yakamochi, from an untitled series of One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets, c. 1767/68

Poem by Kawara no Sadaijin, from an untitled series of One Hundred Poems by One... c
Poem by Kawara no Sadaijin, from an untitled series of One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets, c. 1767/68

Poem by Fujiwara no Toshiyuki, from an untitled series of Thirty-Six Immortal Poets, c. 1767/68

Poem by Abe no Nakamaro, from an untitled series of One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets, c. 1767/68

Catching Fireflies, About 1767. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Catching Fireflies, About 1767

Woman in a Bathhouse, c. 1769 / 70. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Woman in a Bathhouse, c. 1769/70

Sano Crossing at Miwagasaki (Miwagasaki Sano no watari), 1760s. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Sano Crossing at Miwagasaki (Miwagasaki Sano no watari), 1760s

Young Woman Holding a Kerria Branch (parody of Ota Dokan), c. 1764 / 65
Young Woman Holding a Kerria Branch (parody of Ota Dokan), c. 1764/65

Poem by Sojo Henjo, from the series "Six Famous Poets (Rokkasen)", c. 1764 / 65
Poem by Sojo Henjo, from the series " Six Famous Poets (Rokkasen)", c. 1764/65

Eight-Platform Bridge (Yatsuhashi), from the "Tale of Ise (Ise Monogatari)", c
Eight-Platform Bridge (Yatsuhashi), from the " Tale of Ise (Ise Monogatari)", c. 1764/65

Under a Peach Tree, c. 1766. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Under a Peach Tree, c. 1766

A Flower Vendor, 1751 / 64. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
A Flower Vendor, 1751/64

The Wrapper for the series "Eight Views of the Parlor (Zashiki hakkei)", c
The Wrapper for the series " Eight Views of the Parlor (Zashiki hakkei)", c. 1766

Searching for Fireflies, About 1768. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Searching for Fireflies, About 1768

Young Women Playing Poem Cards, c. 1766 / 67. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Young Women Playing Poem Cards, c. 1766/67

Lovers with Young Attendant Looking on, from an untitled series of erotic prints, c. 1766

A water vendor, 1765. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
A water vendor, 1765

The Love Letter, 1765. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
The Love Letter, 1765

Watching the Game, c. 1766. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Watching the Game, c. 1766

Gathering Lotus Flowers, 1765. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Gathering Lotus Flowers, 1765

Lovers Dressing Beside a Window, 1765. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Lovers Dressing Beside a Window, 1765

A Young Woman in a Summer Shower, 1765. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
A Young Woman in a Summer Shower, 1765

Daruma and a young woman in the rain, 1765. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Daruma and a young woman in the rain, 1765

Young Woman at a Loom, 1765. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Young Woman at a Loom, 1765

The Face in the Mirror, 1766. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
The Face in the Mirror, 1766

Picking Persimmons, c. 1767 / 68. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Picking Persimmons, c. 1767/68

Throwing the Shuttle, c. 1766 / 67. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Throwing the Shuttle, c. 1766/67

Cranes at the Sea Shore, c. 1768. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Cranes at the Sea Shore, c. 1768

Burning Autumn Maple Leaves, 1765. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Burning Autumn Maple Leaves, 1765

Female Sanbaso Dancer, c. 1766 / 67. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Female Sanbaso Dancer, c. 1766/67

Two Girls Leaving a Boat, c. 1767 / 68. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Two Girls Leaving a Boat, c. 1767/68

Two Women Washing Their Hair, c. 1767 / 68. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Two Women Washing Their Hair, c. 1767/68

Shirabyoshi Dancer in Asazuma boat, c. 1766. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Shirabyoshi Dancer in Asazuma boat, c. 1766

Climbing the steps one hundred times, c. 1765. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Climbing the steps one hundred times, c. 1765

Shirabyoshi Dancer standing in Asazuma Boat, c. 1769 / 70. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Shirabyoshi Dancer standing in Asazuma Boat, c. 1769/70

Two Women and a Child Viewing the Full Moon, c. 1767 / 68. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Two Women and a Child Viewing the Full Moon, c. 1767/68

The Dance of the Shrine Maidens Ohatsu and Onami, c. 1769. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
The Dance of the Shrine Maidens Ohatsu and Onami, c. 1769

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Suzuki Harunobu, a renowned Japanese woodblock print artist in the Ukiyo-e style, captivated audiences with his exquisite works. In "Girl Riding a Crane, " he playfully parodied Hi Chobo's Chinese masterpiece Fei Zhangfang, showcasing his creativity and wit. Another captivating piece is "Young man being handed his sedge hat, " where Harunobu masterfully captured the moment of anticipation and elegance. Harunobu also delved into themes of love and romance. In "A Teenage Boy and Girl with a Viewer for an Optique Picture, " he depicted Kobo Da exploring the world of optical illusions alongside a young girl, highlighting their innocence and curiosity. His exploration of sensuality can be seen in "First Leaf of the Shunga; The Delightful Love Adventures of Maneyemon. " This provocative work showcases Harunobu's ability to portray intimate moments with grace and beauty. In contrast, Harunobu also portrayed everyday life scenes such as "A Woman Sweeping up Her Love Letters. " This artwork captures the bittersweet emotions associated with lost love, evoking empathy from viewers. Similarly, in "Woman Running Past a Willow Tree in a Breeze, " he beautifully depicts movement and tranquility through delicate lines. Harunobu's talent extended beyond individuals to encompass various relationships. He skillfully portrayed motherhood in pieces like "Mother and child behind mosquito netting" – capturing tender moments between parent and child amidst intricate details. Additionally, his depiction of lovers braving snowy weather beneath an umbrella in "Two Lovers in Snow" conveys both warmth and intimacy. One notable series by Harunobu is "Exchange of Gifts (Yuino), " which explores marriage customs during that era. The second sheet from this series exemplifies his attention to detail while depicting cultural traditions surrounding weddings.