Beauty of the Tempo Era is part of Kobayashi Kiyochika’s series that celebrates the elegance of women throughout different periods of Japanese history. The Tempo era (1830–1844) saw significant cultural changes, which Kiyochika reflects in the fashionable attire and poised demeanor of the subject. The intricate patterns on her kimono are rendered with meticulous detail, while the flower motifs in the background emphasize the connection between nature and femininity. This piece is a graceful homage to the beauty and sophistication of the women of the Tempo era.
