MIDDLE SHEET OF SET OF BEAUTIES OF THREE CAPITALS. Possibly 1735

Editor: Here we have Okumura Masanobu's "Middle Sheet of Set of Beauties of Three Capitals." The woodblock print feels a bit dreamlike to me, almost like a memory. What stands out to you when you view this, Professor? Curator: The beauty here, for me, lies in the quiet elegance of the figures. Their robes tell stories; clouds, lattices, and tiny landscapes all vying for attention. Do you think the artist is trying to tell us something specific through these designs? Editor: Perhaps! It's like they're walking canvases themselves. I never really considered clothing as a form of storytelling. Curator: Exactly! It's a glimpse into a world where beauty and narrative intertwine, isn’t it? It’s also fun to look for the small details that others might miss!