Four Graces of Ukiyo-e

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A traditional Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print depicts four women, each with pale skin, full red lips, and dark hair styled in an elaborate updo adorned with gold hairpins. From left to right, the first woman wears a gray kimono with a floral pattern on the bottom half, a dark blue obi with an orange accent, and a black underskirt with white floral patterns. Her left hand is subtly raised near her waist. The second woman is dressed in a dark blue kimono with small white dots, a yellow obi, and a light blue underskirt with pink flowers. Her hands are clasped together in front of her. The third woman, taller than the others, wears a light blue-gray kimono with a subtle pattern, a red and blue striped obi, and a white underskirt with blue stripes. Her hands are also clasped. The fourth woman on the right wears a black kimono with an orange obi and a dark underskirt with orange floral patterns. Her hands are clasped. All the women are standing against a background that transitions from a light peach color at the top to a light blue at the bottom. The artist’s signature is visible on the left side of the image, and a