Not currently on view
In the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · as of August 2026
FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG
Bunchō portrays the popular subject of cooling off by the water on a late spring or early summer evening, as suggested by the willow. The seated lady enjoys her pipe-smoking—a popular pastime for Edo women. In the background, some fireworks are set off from a small boat.
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Chōbunsai Eishi
Chōbunsai Eishi (Japanese, 1756–1829) — Party on the Pleasur
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Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760–1849) — Two Women and a C
Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, c. 1754–1806) — Omi Province fro
Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, c. 1754–1806) — Musashi Provinc
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Katsukawa Shunchō (Japanese) — Women Viewing Cherry Blossoms
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