Monju Dressed in a Robe of Braided Grass (Nawa Monju)
1415
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1415
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting shows a person with long dark hair, wearing a robe made of braided grass. They are holding a small object in their hands. The person is looking to the side, and their robe is draped around their body. The background of the painting is a solid color, and there are no other objects or people visible. This painting is reminiscent of the works of artists who use chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.
