Standing Beauty
1667
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1667
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting shows a woman standing, wearing a traditional Japanese kimono with a floral pattern. Her dark hair is styled in an updo, and she holds a checkered box in front of her. The kimono is white with red, blue, and gold flowers, and the woman's sleeves are long and flowing. The background of the painting is a light brown color. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of elegance and refinement. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, look up the technique of impasto.
