A Lady Reading a Letter; AnotHer Making Her Toilet Before a Mirror

Two women in traditional Japanese clothing. The woman on the right is standing and holding a letter. She wears a kimono with a peach-colored sleeve. Her hair is styled in an updo with a hairpin. The woman on the left sits on the floor in front of a low table or box. She wipes her face with a cloth. Her hair is also styled in an updo. The background includes a wall with a window and a curtain. The floor has tatami mats. There are objects on the floor, including a round tray. The image is rendered in black and muted colors. The composition is vertical. The style is ukiyo-e.