The title is shown at the right, and the small letters next to it read 'Otoko-nami, Onna-nami (男なみ 女なみ).' We understand that 'Otoko (male)-nami' means big wave and 'Onna(woman)-nami' means small wave, but we wonder what these words indicate.

So, what scene is Utamaro depicted in the image? Her kimono appears to be a yukata, cotton kimono, judging by the common pattern used for that material in those days. She does not wear many layers, such as under garments, and her hair is slightly messy. She might have just woken up, or ...

Utamaro seems to expect that viewers will not only appreciate the beauty of this woman but also enjoy guessing the backstory of the scene.