Beauties at the Seashore, c. 1765-92. Ippitsusai Bunchō (Japanese, dates unknown). Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper; image: 41.3 x 54 cm (16 1/4 x 21 1/4 in.); overall: 134 x 72.8 cm (52 3/4 x 28 11/16 in.). Bunch 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.