Looking Disagreeable - The Appearance of a Young Lady from Nagoya During the Ansei era

"Looking Disagreeable - The Appearance of a Young Lady from Nagoya During the Ansei era" is a striking Ukiyo-e woodblock print from Tsukioka Yoshitoshi’s series Thirty-Two Aspects of Customs and Manners. This portrait depicts a young Nagoya woman with a distinctly displeased expression, highlighting social customs and attitudes of the late Edo period. The work offers a vivid glimpse into daily life and the diverse appearances of women during the Ansei era. With Yoshitoshi's characteristic detail and bold composition, the print captures the personality and social context of the subject, contributing to the series' exploration of character and manners in their cultural setting.