Japan: Joshoku kaiko tewaza-kusa ('Women engaged in the sericulture industry'), Print No. 9, 'Winding the Thread'. Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806), c. 1799
9. 'Winding the thread', depicting a woman winding thread taken from cocoons boiling in a pan of water, two other women watching the scene.
Kitagawa Utamaro (ca. 1753 - October 31, 1806) was a Japanese printmaker and painter, who is considered one of the greatest artists of woodblock prints (ukiyo-e). He is known especially for his masterfully composed studies of women, known as bijinga. He also produced nature studies, particularly illustrated books of insects.
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