Beautiful Lady with Lantern
1790
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From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
1790
unspecified
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
This painting shows a woman in a kimono, holding a lantern. She is wearing a black kimono with a checkered pattern and a white obi. The lantern has a white shade with pink writing on it. The woman is standing in front of a beige background, and the painting is done in muted colors. The style is reminiscent of Japanese art from the 18th century. If you're interested in learning more about Japanese art from this time period, you might want to check out the work of artist Utagawa Toyoharu.