Untitled
1850
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1850
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This painting shows a woman in a blue and white kimono standing in a garden. She is holding a fan and looking down, with her right hand on her chin. The kimono has a red lining and a long train, and her hair is styled in an updo with a blue and gold hairpiece. In the background, there are several people sitting on benches or walking in the garden. There are also several trees, including a large pine tree behind the woman. The sky is a light blue with some pink and yellow clouds. The painting is a beautiful example of Japanese art from the mid-19th century. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to check out the work of artist Utagawa Hiroshige II.