The artwork entitled “Seated Woman with Shamisen” is a piece by the celebrated artist Katsushika Hokusai. It belongs to the Ukiyo-e art movement and is categorized under the genre of genre painting.
The artwork depicts a woman seated gracefully on the ground, holding a shamisen, a traditional Japanese stringed instrument. The woman appears to be engaged in either tuning or playing the shamisen, rendered with fluid and elegant brushstrokes characteristic of Hokusai’s style. The monochromatic ink illustration focuses on the detailed depiction of the woman’s kimono and the expressive, dynamic lines that animate her pose. The composition captures a moment of serene contemplation and musical focus, embodying the essence of daily life and cultural practices in Edo-period Japan, which is a hallmark of Ukiyo-e genre paintings.
