Artwork
A Japanese Beauty
A Japanese Beauty is a drawing by Friedrich Capelari. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The drawing looks clean but also a little rough around the edges, like it was done quickly.
This is a simple black-and-white drawing of a person’s face and hair. The hair is pulled back into a bun, and the face is drawn with smooth lines. The eyes are large and round, and the mouth is small with a slight curve.
The artist signed it in the corner, marking the year 1920. The drawing looks clean but also a little rough around the edges, like it was done quickly.
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Overview
A Japanese Beauty is a quarter-length portrait drawing created in 1920 by Friedrich Capelari, depicting a young Japanese girl in a simple yet distinctive black-and-white style.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing focuses on the serene face of a young Japanese girl with her hair pulled back into a bun. Her large, round eyes and slightly curved small mouth convey a sense of calmness.
Technique & Style
Executed in black and white, the drawing features smooth lines for the face, contrasting with a somewhat rougher, quicker execution evident around the edges. The artist's signature and date (1920) are neatly included in a corner.
History & Provenance
Signed and dated by Capelari in 1920, specific details about the drawing's history and ownership prior to its current location are not provided in available information.
Context
Works like 'A Japanese Beauty' can be contextualized within early 20th-century artistic interests in global cultures. For similar pieces, the Victoria and Albert Museum is noted as a relevant repository.
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