In a moment of quiet domesticity, two women attend to their evening routines. One, fresh from the bath, drapes a towel over a screen while the other sits poised and listening, perhaps to the chimes of the clock that gives the work its name. The composition is gracefully balanced, drawing the eye from the intimate interior to the hint of the world outside, all rendered with delicate, precise lines.
The work's palette is one of soft greens, muted oranges, and gentle greys, contrasted with the sharp black of an obi sash. These colors create a mood of tranquility and introspection, making the print a calming presence in any room. It offers a peaceful scene that invites quiet contemplation, a pause in the day's flow.
As wall art, this piece is well-suited for a bedroom, bathroom, or a quiet study. Its elegant simplicity complements minimalist and Japanese-inspired interiors, while its historical character adds depth to classic or vintage decor. Consider it for a focal point above a console table or as part of a gallery wall of Japanese prints.
Suzuki Harunobu was a master of the ukiyo-e woodblock print during Japan's Edo period, celebrated for pioneering full-color printing. This archival replica is produced to order on heavy, museum-grade matte paper with archival pigment inks for lasting color and detail. Each print is restored and certified by the Surrealium atelier at Kastellet, a 17th-century sea fortress in the Stockholm archipelago.