Beauties at the Seashore, c. 1765-1792. Bunchõ 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 was a popular pastime for Edo women. In the background, some fireworks are set off from a small boat.

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