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Woman Diver Combing her Hair, by Utagawa Kunisada, 1825

Woman Diver Combing her Hair

Utagawa Kunisada

1825

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Woman Diver Combing her Hair is a 1825 by Utagawa Kunisada, a Romanticism work, depicting Bathing, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Utagawa Kunisada
When & what style?
1825 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman diver combing her hair. She's sitting calmly, looking relaxed. The scene is simple, yet it tells us something about the artist's focus on everyday life. The diver's calm expression is interesting. It suggests the artist wanted to show a quiet moment. This moment is not dramatic, but it's still engaging. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese, 1786–1865)

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