Girl in a Japanese Costume
1896
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1896
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
This painting shows a young girl wearing a traditional Japanese kimono. The kimono is light purple with white, orange, and yellow brush strokes. The girl has dark hair and is looking to the left. The girl's kimono has a red sash around her waist. Her face is painted with soft, gentle brush strokes. The background of the painting is a warm, earthy color. The artist who painted this is William Merritt Chase.