Woman with a Fan in her Left Hand Combing her Hair
1825
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1825
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A woman in a flowing, patterned robe stands sideways, combing her long hair with one hand while holding a fan in the other. Behind her, an open book shows a smaller scene of two seated figures. To the right, a small table holds a blue-and-white pot with a tiny tree inside. The background is simple, with a hint of a garden or landscape. The woman’s robe mixes bold blues, peach, and white, with swirling floral designs. The book’s smaller image looks like a quiet moment between two people, maybe reading or talking. If you like this style, check out Utagawa Kunisada.
