Japanese woodblock print titled Chasing Fireflies, A Lady of the Tenmei Era (1781-1789) by Mizuno Toshikata. This print is part of Toshikata’s renowned series Thirty-six Selected Beauties, created in 1894 during the Meiji period. The artwork depicts a graceful lady from the late 18th century Tenmei era, wearing traditional attire, elegantly chasing fireflies on a summer evening. The scene captures the delicate glow of the fireflies illuminating the surroundings. The print measures 9 2/3 inches in height by 14 inches in width. It has foxing and is backed. Mizuno Toshikata (1866-1908) was a celebrated Japanese artist and student of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, best known for his woodblock prints and illustrations portraying traditional customs, beautiful women, and historical themes.