- Some-ya, Zoku Showa Shokugyō E-zukushi (Dyer, Continuing Depictions of Occupations in Showa Era) - Rainbow The amazing woodblock print "Ajisai"

The amazing woodblock print "Ajisai" (Hydrangea) is by Shufu Miyamoto

Utamaro’s subtle omission of contour lines from the women’s faces reveals his experimentation with a softer and more naturalistic mode of expression

Artist: Kieko Tsurusawa (b

While not many people are shown

with vibrant and captivating colors

- Some-ya, Zoku Showa Shokugyō E-zukushi (Dyer, Continuing Depictions of Occupations in Showa Era) - Rainbow The amazing woodblock print "Ajisai"This remarkable woodblock print, Some ya, from the series Zoku Showa Shokugy E zukushi (Continuing Depictions of Occupations in the Showa Era), is by Sanz Wada (18831967). It portrays a family run dyeing workshop in the Showa period, with craftsmen diligently at work while the owners family and grandchild remain nearby, offering an intimate glimpse into everyday life and traditional labor in mid 20th century Japan. The Japanese title "Showa Shokugy E