Kakemono Beauty in Kimono from Behind with Floral Hair Ornament

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Period:
Meiji (1868–1912)
Dimensions (height x width):
137 x 48 cm
Item number:
4374

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Details about the sold piece

  • JikusakiWood
  • Material HonshiPaper
  • MotifPeople
  • TechniqueHand-Painted

Description

This hanging scroll dates from the Meiji period and shows an elegant young woman from behind, her elaborately arranged hair adorned with a floral hair ornament. In her raised hand she holds a long object, while she turns toward a large object rendered in ink, its surface bearing sweeping calligraphic characters.

Depictions of beautiful women, so-called bijin-ga, are among the most popular motifs in Japanese painting, celebrating elegance, grace, and the elaborate dress of their respective era. The view from behind, a frequently chosen compositional device, lends the scene a particular reticence and invites the viewer to imagine the face of the depicted figure for themselves.

Executed in fine color and ink painting on paper and mounted with a wooden fixture, this kakemono captivates through its harmonious coloring of delicate blue, green, and warm earth tones. A stylish collector's piece for anyone with a passion for classical Japanese figure painting.

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